Overview
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.
Cast
- James Stewart as Elwood P. Dowd
- Helen Hayes as Veta Louise Simmons
- Marian Hailey as Myrtle Mae Simmons
- Dorothy Blackburn as Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet
- Madeline Kahn as Nurse Ruth Kelly
- Jesse White as Duane Wilson
- Richard Mulligan as Dr. Lyman Sanderson
- John McGiver as Dr. William R. Chumley
- Arlene Francis as Betty Chumley
- Martin Gabel as Judge Omar Gaffney