A whimsical yet profound fantasy-comedy where a gentle eccentric challenges societal norms of sanity through his friendship with an invisible six-foot rabbit. Warmth radiates from every frame, questioning whether it is better to be smart or simply kind.
Harvey
"The Wonderful Pulitzer Prize Play … becomes one of the Great Motion Pictures of our Time!"
Director:
Henry Koster
Cast:
James Stewart, Josephine Hull, Peggy Dow, Charles Drake, Cecil Kellaway
Fantasy
Comedy
Harvey - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
The Portrait of Harvey
In the final scene, a painting is revealed showing Elwood and a visible rabbit. This is the only time the audience sees a representation of Harvey, validating his physical form in the film's universe.
Framing for the Invisible
Director Henry Koster and cinematographer William H. Daniels consistently framed shots with 'dead space' next to James Stewart to visually account for Harvey's presence, subconsciously making the audience accept the space he occupies.
Reference in Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Decades later, a character in Who Framed Roger Rabbit puts his arm around an empty space and says 'Say hello, Harvey,' paying homage to this film as the definitive 'invisible rabbit' movie.