Harvey
Released: March 22, 1972Runtime: 76 min
Elwood P. Dowd's constant companion is Harvey, a six-foot tall invisible rabbit. To his sister, his obsession with Harvey has been a thorn in her plans to marry off her daughter. However, when she decides to put Elwood in a mental institution, a mix-up occurs, and she finds herself committed instead. It's now up to Elwood and "Harvey" to straighten out the mess.
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James Stewart
as Elwood P. Dowd
John Mcgiver
as Dr. William R, Chumley
Marian Hailey
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Helen Hayes
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Dorothy Blackburn
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Madeline Kahn
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Jesse White
as Duane Wilson
Richard Mulligan
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Arlene Francis
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Martin Gabel
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