Due to his insistence that he has an invisible six foot-tall rabbit for a best friend, a whimsical middle-aged man is thought by his family to be insane - but he may be wiser than anyone knows.
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Awards:
- Won 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 4 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Wallace Ford | ... |
Ellis Logfren, The Taxi Driver
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| William H. Lynn | ... |
Judge Omar Gaffney
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| Victoria Horne | ... |
Myrtle Mae Simmons
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| Jesse White | ... |
Martin Wilson
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| Cecil Kellaway | ... |
Dr. William Chumley
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| Charles Drake | ... |
Dr. Raymond Sanderson
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| Peggy Dow | ... |
Miss Kelly
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| Josephine Hull | ... |
Veta Louise Dowd Simmons
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| James Stewart | ... |
Elwood P. Dowd
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| Nana Bryant | ... |
Mrs. Hazel Chumley
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| Grayce Mills | ... |
Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet
(as Grace Mills)
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| Clem Bevans | ... |
Mr. Herman Shimelplatzer
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| Harvey | ... |
Harvey
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| Gino Corrado | ... |
Eccentric Man (scenesDeleted)
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| Jack Curtis | ... |
Undetermined Secondary Role (scenesDeleted)
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| Ida Moore | ... |
Mrs. McGiff (scenesDeleted)
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Billy Wayne | ... |
Man in Car (scenesDeleted)
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| Gertrude Astor | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Polly Bailey | ... |
Mrs. Krausmeyer (uncredited)
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Don Brodie | ... |
Mailman (uncredited)
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Aileen Carlyle | ... |
Miss Tewksbury (uncredited)
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Sally Corner | ... |
Mrs. Cummings (uncredited)
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| Pat Flaherty | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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Charles Fogel | ... |
Bar Customer (uncredited)
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Eula Guy | ... |
Mrs. Johnson - Maid (uncredited)
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| Grayce Hampton | ... |
Mrs. Strickleberger (uncredited)
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Harry Hines | ... |
Mr. Meegles (uncredited)
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| Norman Leavitt | ... |
Henry Riley - Cab Driver (uncredited)
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| Edwin Max | ... |
First Bar Customer (uncredited)
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| Philo McCullough | ... |
Bar Customer (uncredited)
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Anne O'Neal | ... |
Dr. Schwartz's Nurse (uncredited)
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| Fess Parker | ... |
Leslie - Chauffeur (uncredited) (voice)
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Charles Perry | ... |
Bar Customer (uncredited)
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| Maudie Prickett | ... |
Elvira - Cook (uncredited)
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| Jean Ransome | ... |
Clerk (uncredited)
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| Almira Sessions | ... |
Mrs. Halsey (uncredited)
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| Ruthelma Stevens | ... |
Miss LaFay (uncredited)
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| Leo Sulky | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Minerva Urecal | ... |
Nurse Dunphy (uncredited)
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William Val | ... |
Leslie - Chauffeur (uncredited)
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| Dick Wessel | ... |
Mr. Cracker (uncredited)
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| Sam Wolfe | ... |
Mr. Minninger (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Henry Koster | ||
Written by
| Mary Chase | ... | (from the Pulitzer Prize Play by) |
| Mary Chase | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Oscar Brodney | ... | (screenplay) |
| Myles Connolly | ... | (contributor to screenplay) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| John Beck | ... | producer |
Music by
| Frank Skinner | ||
Cinematography by
| William H. Daniels | ... | director of photography (as William Daniels) |
Film Editing by
| Ralph Dawson | ||
Art Direction by
| Bernard Herzbrun | ||
| Nathan Juran | ||
Set Decoration by
| Russell A. Gausman | ... | (set decorations) |
| Julia Heron | ... | (set decorations) |
Costume Design by
| Orry-Kelly | ... | (gowns) (as Orry Kelly) |
Makeup Department
| Joan St. Oegger | ... | hair stylist |
| Bud Westmore | ... | makeup |
| Edith House | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
| Joe Stinton | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Howard Christie | ... | production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Frank Shaw | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Leslie I. Carey | ... | sound |
| Joe Lapis | ... | sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Glen Adams | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| William Dodds | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Ben Hawkins | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Lloyd Hill | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Bill Johnson | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Ethmer Roten | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Nagene Searle | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Brock Pemberton | ... | the stage play "Harvey" was produced by |
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures (UI) (presents)
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1950) (United States) (theatrical) (as Universal-International)
- General Film Distributors (GFD) (1950) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Acme Films (1950) (Philippines) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1951) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1951) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Universal Films Argentina (1951) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Filmiseppo (1951) (Finland) (theatrical)
- CBS (1966) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1985) (Finland) (tv)
- Universal Studios Home Video (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- Universal Studios Home Video (2002) (Canada) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Finland (2003) (Finland) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2009) (Argentina) (DVD)
- NBC Universal Television Distribution (2011) (World-wide) (tv) (syndication)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2012) (United States) (DVD) (3 film set)
- Universal Studios Home Video (2012) (Canada) (DVD) (3 film set)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (2012) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2012) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Film4 (2016) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Epoca (Argentina) (VHS)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (United States) (VHS)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (United States) (laserdisc)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (acknowledgement)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The classic stage hit gets the Hollywood treatment in 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. Written by Dale Roloff |
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| Taglines | The Wonderful Pulitzer Prize Play... becomes one of the Great Motion Pictures of our Time! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | At the suggestion of James Stewart, the director changed many shots to make them wider so that "Harvey" would be in the frame. See more » |
| Goofs | In the daytime scenes at Chumley's Rest, shadows are seen of the actors and props that clearly go against the dominant natural light. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to James Stewart (1980). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Waltz No. 1 in D-Flat Major, Op. 64, Minute Waltz See more » |
| Crazy Credits | At the very end Harvey opens a door and the words at the bottom of the screen say "Harvey as Himself." See more » |
| Quotes |
Elwood P. Dowd:
Years ago my mother used to say to me, she'd say, "In this world, Elwood, you must be" - she always called me Elwood - "In this world, Elwood, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant." Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me. See more » |