Harvey (1950)

Plot

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.

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Clip "Will You Keep An Eye On Them Please?"

Cast

James StewartElwood P. Dowd

Josephine HullVeta Louise Simmons

Peggy DowMiss Kelly

Cecil KellawayDr. Chumley

Wallace FordThe Taxi Driver

Nancy KyesMr. Herman Shimelplatzer

Writers and directors

Henry KosterDirector

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John Chard ★ 8.0/10

That damn 6ft 3" rabbit is as charming as ever. Elwood P. Dowd is a charming harmless fella, he takes a drink or two for sure, but he's a delightful human being regardless. So why then does his sis…6. Sep 2014

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DanDare ★ 8.0/10

Harvey is a whimsical film, at times a clever film about innocence and making sure it is not lost in a cynical dog eat dog world. James Stewart plays Elwood an amiable pleasant drunk, although we n…14. Jun 2017

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barrymost ★ 9.0/10

People like Elwood P. Dowd. He has plenty of friends, and knows almost everyone in town. If he doesn't know you, simply allow him to give you his card. His best friend, however, is a clever pooka who …6. Dec 2021

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CinemaSerf ★ 7.0/10

“Elwood” (James Stewart) is one of those polite and charming people who believes that a smile can go a long way. His widowed sister “Veta” (Josephine Hull) is concerned though. Not because he is frien…22. Jan 2026

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