Cast
James Stewart
as Elwood P. Dowd
Josephine Hull
as Veta Louise Simmons
Peggy Dow
as Miss Kelly
Charles Drake
as Dr. Sanderson
Cecil Kellaway
as Dr. Chumley
Victoria Horne
as Myrtle Mae Simmons
Jesse White
as Wilson
William H. Lynn
as Judge Gaffney (as William Lynn)
Wallace Ford
as The Taxi Driver
Nana Bryant
as Mrs. Hazel Chumley
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1950
Runtime1h 44m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Fantasy
Votes693
DirectorHenry Koster
WritersMyles Connolly, Oscar Brodney
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHarvey
About Harvey
The story of Elwood P. Dowd who makes friends with a spirit taking the form of a human-sized rabbit named Harvey that only he sees (and a few privileged others on occasion also.) After his sister tries to commit him to a mental institution, a comedy of errors ensues. Elwood and Harvey become the catalysts for a family mending its wounds and for romance blossoming in unexpected places.
Directed by Henry Koster, Harvey leans on a strong ensemble — James Stewart, Josephine Hull, Peggy Dow — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1950.
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