Harvey
“The Wonderful Pulitzer Prize Play … becomes one of the Great Motion Pictures of our Time!”
Synopsis
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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"Will You Keep An Eye On Them Please?"Official
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Top Cast
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James Stewart
Elwood P. Dowd
Josephine Hull
Veta Louise Simmons
Peggy Dow
Miss Kelly
Charles Drake
Dr. Sanderson
Cecil Kellaway
Dr. Chumley
Victoria Horne
Myrtle Mae Simmons
Jesse White
Wilson
William H. Lynn
Judge Gaffney (as William Lynn)
Wallace Ford
The Taxi Driver
Nana Bryant
Mrs. Hazel Chumley
Grayce Mills
Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet (as Grace Mills)
Clem Bevans
Mr. Herman Shimelplatzer
Harvey
Himself
Don Brodie
Mailman (uncredited)
Pat Flaherty
Policeman (uncredited)
Eula Guy
Mrs. Johnson - Maid (uncredited)
Norman Leavitt
Henry Riley - Cab Driver (uncredited)
Fess Parker
Leslie - Chauffeur (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
December 21, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 25, 1993
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Koster
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Brodney, Myles Connolly
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Harvey
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Koster
Oscar Brodney, Myles Connolly, Mary Chase
Frank Skinner
William H. Daniels
Ralph Dawson
John Beck
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Koster
Director
Oscar Brodney
Screenplay
Myles Connolly
Screenplay
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Ralph Dawson
Editor
John Beck
Producer
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harvey
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What is Harvey about?
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.
Who directed Harvey?
Harvey was directed by Henry Koster.
Who stars in Harvey?
The principal cast of Harvey includes James Stewart, Josephine Hull, Peggy Dow, Charles Drake, Cecil Kellaway.
When was Harvey released and how long is it?
Harvey was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Harvey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Harvey was composed by Frank Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Harvey?
Harvey holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).