Elwood P. Dowd (played by James Stewart) is a protagonist in Harvey.
Believes he is accompanied by an invisible six-foot rabbit named Harvey. He gives his card to strangers and is good at listening to people's problems. The film ends with him saying "I prefer you too, Harvey." Veta Louise Simmons (played by Josephine Hull) is a protagonist in Harvey.
Elwood's sister who is deeply concerned about his claim about Harvey and attempts to have him certified. She tries to marry off her daughter Myrtle Mae but feels Elwood's behavior hinders this goal. She ends up institutionalized herself and eventually realizes she wants her brother just as he is. Miss Kelly (played by Peggy Dow) appears in Harvey.
Assists Dr. Sanderson and Wilson during the assessment, participating in a confusion that leads to the wrongful detention of Veta instead of Elwood. Dr. Sanderson (played by Charles Drake) appears in Harvey.
Assists Dr. Chumley in offering to assess Elwood. Participates in the confusion that results in detaining Veta instead of Elwood. Dr. Chumley (played by Cecil Kellaway) appears in Harvey.
Consulted by Veta to assess Elwood. Discovers the medical staff detained the wrong sibling, fears a lawsuit from Judge Gaffney, and attempts to track down Elwood to correct the mistake. Myrtle Mae Simmons (played by Victoria Horne) appears in Harvey.
Veta's daughter whose marriage prospects are reportedly held back by Elwood's constant conversations with Harvey.
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Characters
Elwood P. Dowd
(played by James Stewart) — protagonist
Believes he is accompanied by an invisible six-foot rabbit named Harvey. He gives his card to strangers and is good at listening to people's problems. The film ends with him saying "I prefer you too,...
Veta Louise Simmons
(played by Josephine Hull) — protagonist
Elwood's sister who is deeply concerned about his claim about Harvey and attempts to have him certified. She tries to marry off her daughter Myrtle Mae but feels Elwood's behavior hinders this goal. S...
Miss Kelly
(played by Peggy Dow) — supporting
Assists Dr. Sanderson and Wilson during the assessment, participating in a confusion that leads to the wrongful detention of Veta instead of Elwood.
Dr. Sanderson
(played by Charles Drake) — supporting
Assists Dr. Chumley in offering to assess Elwood. Participates in the confusion that results in detaining Veta instead of Elwood.
Dr. Chumley
(played by Cecil Kellaway) — supporting
Consulted by Veta to assess Elwood. Discovers the medical staff detained the wrong sibling, fears a lawsuit from Judge Gaffney, and attempts to track down Elwood to correct the mistake.
Myrtle Mae Simmons
(played by Victoria Horne) — supporting
Veta's daughter whose marriage prospects are reportedly held back by Elwood's constant conversations with Harvey.
Key Relationships
Elwood P. Dowd → Myrtle Mae Simmons
(Family Uncle-Niece)
Dr. Sanderson → Miss Kelly
(Alliance Colleagues)
Dr. Chumley → Elwood P. Dowd
(Professional Doctor-Patient)
Miss Kelly → Veta Louise Simmons
(Professional Doctor-Patient)
Dr. Sanderson → Veta Louise Simmons
(Professional Doctor-Patient)
Dr. Chumley → Dr. Sanderson
(Professional Colleagues)
Veta Louise Simmons → Dr. Chumley
(Professional Patient-Doctor)
Veta Louise Simmons → Myrtle Mae Simmons
(Family Mother-Daughter)
Elwood P. Dowd → Veta Louise Simmons
(Family Siblings)
Story Analysis
A heartwarming tale about acceptance, family bonds, and embracing individuality through the lens of an invisible companion.
