To me, Elwood Dowd is the absolute goal for humanity. He is kind, pleasant, caring and completely at peace with himself and everyone around him. He wants for nothing but a good time and to help others. That's why Harvey chose him - a polka with immense power and all Elwood wants is to have a chat and whiskey - he even pays the bill! The best character of all time
It reminds me of the idea from "On A Pale Horse" by Piers Anthony in which Death exists and moves in our world as a literal being and is, in fact, often seen - but no one believes it because, after all, who sees Death sitting on the end of a bench at a football game (he was waiting for a client to attend to) or walking down the street? I have always believed it was much the same with Harvey in that he did exist and you COULD see him - but most people simply wouldn't accept it. They'd file it under "childish," "doesn't make sense," "imaginary" or the like.
As I get older, the Doctor's fantasy sounds more and more wonderful to me. You can never truly share everything you are with people you'll know tomorrow. And it would feel soooooo good to talk about some of the parts of me I hide from my family and loved ones. But I'd let the woman talk.
I'm an adult and this movie inspired me to create an imaginary friend and he is still with me. Harvey is all with us who love him. Thank you James Stewart for Harvey
I didn't watch this movie until I was just hitting middle age. Then, I could fully appreciate it, after going through my own 'years of study and specialized training.' Yes, people used to try to get their relatives locked up to steal their money and property. Probably still happens, just a bit more subtly.
I first saw this movie dubbed, and in that version to match the actor's lips the doctor answered "a month", so it was even more hilarious imaging how long that woman had to say "poor poor thing"
Several years ago in the Akron area there was an early morning talk radio show staffed by a gaggle of narcissists (WNI- something-or-otheR). My morning Akron area commute (about 5:30 AM) took place just as they finished their poor intro monologues and such, and while they served up the "topic of the morn." This one morning, their topic was "movies that reference Akron." I could not tell you any of the other callers' references, but I called and actually got on the air as I pulled into the parking lot at work. I was absolutely flabbergasted that none of these on-air "celebrities" had any clue to the multiple Akron references in "Harvey." Most of them were older than me, and I was born in 1957. (Stan, you're a talentless hack.) I won a gift certificate from Luigi's Pizza for my call. Cashed it in three years later for a medium pepperoni with fresh garlic. In 2018, I put to music most of Mary Chase's words featured in this video. It's called "Chumley's Lament." The best feedback I have received after a performance of this song is "Akron? You'd go to AKRON?" My reply: Akron, oh yes.... Truth be known, I don't have a deep affection for Akron. I do, however, have an eternal love for the words assembled by Mary Chase, words she chose to call "Harvey."
This film seems to fulfill everything folks like Ozu and Wim Wenders reached for in their stories. Grace, compassion, the finest wit, the most effortless poetry. James Stewart was worth 10 Brandos.
I'm currently doing the play version of this movie (the script is virtually identical) in school and everyone loses it every time we rehearse this scene.
Has anyone found a Poohka? My poohka kinda disappeared. He was very strange; but very nice. If you see him, tell him John Hall is looking for him. The gods are angry; but kind.
tldr: Harvey stays with Elwood because he's the only person kind enough to allow him to stay with him. Also spoilers. Okay, I LOVE this movie. Not just for the morality and the characters and the humor, but for the logical consistency. It looks at the Matrix and Westworld and every other crazy mind twisting work and goes, that's nice, I'm going to show you up and people aren't even going to know it happened. So Elwood always opens doors for people, pulls their chairs out for them, lets them sit down first, hangs their hats up, and so on. He does this purely out of kindness and respect, he has clearly been this way since before he met Harvey. He recommends pleasant. Yet we can see in the last scene ('I prefer you too' *sobs*) that Harvey can manipulate physical objects because he flips the switch to open the gate. So Harvey COULD put up his own hat, pull out his own chair, etc. But if he did so, his cover would be blown. People would go crazy over the self moving chair, or know that Elwood isn't crazy, there actually is an invisible entity with him. Elwood is so kind to everyone that when he is around they never need to lift a finger, so an invisible person can go by without even being noticed. Every other person uses Harvey for their own gains, like the Doctor who goes to Akron (spelling?). But Elwood is content just being with Harvey, or the Doctor, or whoever (whomever?). He appreciates them for them, not for what they can do for him. He is purely in the moment and only wants to make that moment ideal for all involved, hence the impeccable manners and generosity. So not only is Harvey able to go around town without being found out, he gets to do it with the only person he's ever met who just likes him being around. If we all had a little more Elwood in us the world would be a better place. Mary Chase, you made a sweet and beautiful masterpiece.
Jimmy Stewart's acting is so nuanced, and the writing is so wonderful. Why can't anyone write classic material like this now? It IS possible to be funny and clever and insightful without swearing and putting in outrageous characters (regular people are interesting all by themselves, they don't need to be transgender Burmese midgets with 12 fingers...). Giant invisible magical rabbits are just perfect.
@paulaharrisbaca4851 "Why can't anyone write classic material like this now?" Because Mary Chase died, and proved irreplaceable. Ditto for William Saroyan, Robert E. Sherwood, and Bob Riskin.
Your imaginary friend should have an unusual , funny name . One you don't hear often. HUGO , OSWALD , MILLY , DAISY , WALDO . A friendly, happy name . RUFUS
I like Cecil Kellaway and although his interpretation of Dr. Chumley does not really reflect the doctor's stuffed shirt self-assuredness/arrogance and later his somewhat devious malevolence in trying to possess/use the big rabbit for his own purposes, as the character is presented in the stage play, it's an enjoyable performance in this film version.
Movies made from stage plays have an odd atmosphere hanging around them. Just watched Blithe Spirit and the spirit of the playwright was hanging around as badly as the other ghosts.
I love this movie, too. I love that when my son was in his early teens, he said he loved this movie, that it's one of his favorites. Oddly, my mom and sister hate it; they say it's "weird" and want to turn it off. I wonder what happened to make them such assholes. Their idea of a good night in front of the TV is watching hours and hours of "Forensic Files." I don't mind it once in awhile, but 4+ hours of it, especially before bed tells me there's a lot of unresolved anger happening. But Harvey -- a perfect film. My favorite part is when Ellwood repeats his mother's statement, ".... Ellwood, In this life you must be oh so pleasant or oh so clever. For years I was clever; now I'm pleasant. I recommend it. You may quote me." No wonder Harvey chose Ellwood as his friend.
Want to see the part where Mr. Wilson (the orderly) is looking in a book, and is confronted with a sentenced addressed towards him (uses his name) and the hilarious reaction he gives.
To me, Elwood Dowd is the absolute goal for humanity. He is kind, pleasant, caring and completely at peace with himself and everyone around him. He wants for nothing but a good time and to help others. That's why Harvey chose him - a polka with immense power and all Elwood wants is to have a chat and whiskey - he even pays the bill! The best character of all time
Yeah he's precious . The world would be a wonderfull place with about 2 million of him in it ; even in Acron Ohio .
Pooka, not Polka.
I would Love to have Elwood as my best friend! 😊
...and Harvey too!!
@@gwenjosie Harvey sounds like a big cuddly rabbit, who wouldn't want him for a friend?
The patient doctor role reversal is inspired..
Don't you think your therapist needs to unburden themselves sometimes? But yes, it's fun and wholesome
"...while miracles are leaning on lamp-posts at Eighteenth and Fairfax..." Such a magical turn of phrase. I love this play!
It reminds me of the idea from "On A Pale Horse" by Piers Anthony in which Death exists and moves in our world as a literal being and is, in fact, often seen - but no one believes it because, after all, who sees Death sitting on the end of a bench at a football game (he was waiting for a client to attend to) or walking down the street? I have always believed it was much the same with Harvey in that he did exist and you COULD see him - but most people simply wouldn't accept it. They'd file it under "childish," "doesn't make sense," "imaginary" or the like.
As I get older, the Doctor's fantasy sounds more and more wonderful to me. You can never truly share everything you are with people you'll know tomorrow. And it would feel soooooo good to talk about some of the parts of me I hide from my family and loved ones. But I'd let the woman talk.
It shure doe's sound nice when you get older . I don't know , I think Id rather go to Cuba , or Sawantaneo or Somewhere .
Yesss!!!
Yeah well no, I wouldn't let her talk. I've listened to women all my life. I'll do the talking.
Aw, "poor, poor thing." 🤗@@johnfolsomtroy
In the top 20 as being The Greatest Film ever Made, and Jimmy Stewart was one of the top 5 greatest Actors of All Time PERIOD!!!!!
I'm an adult and this movie inspired me to create an imaginary friend and he is still with me. Harvey is all with us who love him. Thank you James Stewart for Harvey
I didn't watch this movie until I was just hitting middle age. Then, I could fully appreciate it, after going through my own 'years of study and specialized training.' Yes, people used to try to get their relatives locked up to steal their money and property. Probably still happens, just a bit more subtly.
I first saw this movie dubbed, and in that version to match the actor's lips the doctor answered "a month", so it was even more hilarious imaging how long that woman had to say "poor poor thing"
Lol right
What a great actor and movie.
Wonderful play and an immortal film.
The city of Akron , and people from there must have a warm spot for this movie. Maybe something about jimmy Stewart and harvey there too.
Several years ago in the Akron area there was an early morning talk radio show staffed by a gaggle of narcissists (WNI- something-or-otheR). My morning Akron area commute (about 5:30 AM) took place just as they finished their poor intro monologues and such, and while they served up the "topic of the morn." This one morning, their topic was "movies that reference Akron."
I could not tell you any of the other callers' references, but I called and actually got on the air as I pulled into the parking lot at work. I was absolutely flabbergasted that none of these on-air "celebrities" had any clue to the multiple Akron references in "Harvey." Most of them were older than me, and I was born in 1957. (Stan, you're a talentless hack.)
I won a gift certificate from Luigi's Pizza for my call. Cashed it in three years later for a medium pepperoni with fresh garlic.
In 2018, I put to music most of Mary Chase's words featured in this video. It's called "Chumley's Lament." The best feedback I have received after a performance of this song is "Akron? You'd go to AKRON?"
My reply: Akron, oh yes....
Truth be known, I don't have a deep affection for Akron. I do, however, have an eternal love for the words assembled by Mary Chase, words she chose to call "Harvey."
Some of us do!
"no, whisky?" a man after my own heart
This film seems to fulfill everything folks like Ozu and Wim Wenders reached for in their stories. Grace, compassion, the finest wit, the most effortless poetry. James Stewart was worth 10 Brandos.
"That's my favorite tree!"
"oh, under a tree." favorite part.
This is a masterpiece! I'm sorry I can't find the full movie on yt
Such a marvelous movie!!!
This is totally perfect...
Love this movie!
This is pretty much perfect.
Love Cecil Kellaway........
damn right there's no thumbs down on this. Best damn movie ever made.
This was brilliant
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“That’s my favorite tree!”
My favorite scene from this
I'm currently doing the play version of this movie (the script is virtually identical) in school and everyone loses it every time we rehearse this scene.
Hope it went oh so well.
Remember to be oh so pleasant. The line from the movie.
I saw this as a boy , ended up working with mentally ill in the hospital and outward, as far as i could help em.
My portait will have a pooka in it.
Hey, this rabbit gag must be a good one. 😂😂😂😂🐰👴🐇👴🐰👴🐇👴🐰👴🐵
@@TheKonga88 rabbits are cute, but they destroy gardens.
@@snurgumwurgum8238 But they get you the girl. 🍣🍣🍬🍬🎠🎪🎢🎢🎠🚒🚒🚒👩👰
@@TheKonga88 LOL
Has anyone found a Poohka? My poohka kinda disappeared. He was very strange; but very nice. If you see him, tell him John Hall is looking for him. The gods are angry; but kind.
heaven pure bliss thank you
My regards to you Mr. Wilson and anyone you happen to run in to.
Alcoholics Anonymous began with a doctor in Akron. It's a place of great hope and kindness, obviously.
This movie hits you differently depending on your age. I'm 74. This scene made me cry and laugh at the same time.
Poor poor thing and cold beer in Akron. Being from Ohio and loving Maple Trees I love this scene.
Back when asmr wasn't asmr :P
tldr: Harvey stays with Elwood because he's the only person kind enough to allow him to stay with him. Also spoilers.
Okay, I LOVE this movie. Not just for the morality and the characters and the humor, but for the logical consistency. It looks at the Matrix and Westworld and every other crazy mind twisting work and goes, that's nice, I'm going to show you up and people aren't even going to know it happened.
So Elwood always opens doors for people, pulls their chairs out for them, lets them sit down first, hangs their hats up, and so on. He does this purely out of kindness and respect, he has clearly been this way since before he met Harvey. He recommends pleasant. Yet we can see in the last scene ('I prefer you too' *sobs*) that Harvey can manipulate physical objects because he flips the switch to open the gate. So Harvey COULD put up his own hat, pull out his own chair, etc. But if he did so, his cover would be blown. People would go crazy over the self moving chair, or know that Elwood isn't crazy, there actually is an invisible entity with him. Elwood is so kind to everyone that when he is around they never need to lift a finger, so an invisible person can go by without even being noticed.
Every other person uses Harvey for their own gains, like the Doctor who goes to Akron (spelling?). But Elwood is content just being with Harvey, or the Doctor, or whoever (whomever?). He appreciates them for them, not for what they can do for him. He is purely in the moment and only wants to make that moment ideal for all involved, hence the impeccable manners and generosity. So not only is Harvey able to go around town without being found out, he gets to do it with the only person he's ever met who just likes him being around.
If we all had a little more Elwood in us the world would be a better place. Mary Chase, you made a sweet and beautiful masterpiece.
Kyle Ennis... Very beautifully stated!
Beautiful, Thank you for expressing your view.
In the original he says ‘poor dear, poor, dear’
VERY FUNNY THANK YOU MUCH XO
Jimmy Stewart's acting is so nuanced, and the writing is so wonderful. Why can't anyone write classic material like this now? It IS possible to be funny and clever and insightful without swearing and putting in outrageous characters (regular people are interesting all by themselves, they don't need to be transgender Burmese midgets with 12 fingers...). Giant invisible magical rabbits are just perfect.
There are still great movies out there! The "modern blockbuster" has just made them harder to find.
@Paula Harris Baca Roger that....
@paulaharrisbaca4851 "Why can't anyone write classic material like this now?"
Because Mary Chase died, and proved irreplaceable. Ditto for William Saroyan, Robert E. Sherwood, and Bob Riskin.
Your imaginary friend should have an unusual , funny name
. One you don't hear often. HUGO , OSWALD , MILLY , DAISY , WALDO . A friendly, happy name . RUFUS
My favorite part. And I am from Poland.
I like Cecil Kellaway and although his interpretation of Dr. Chumley does not really reflect the doctor's stuffed shirt self-assuredness/arrogance and later his somewhat devious malevolence in trying to possess/use the big rabbit for his own purposes, as the character is presented in the stage play, it's an enjoyable performance in this film version.
I was thinking about Harvey....So I type poor poor thing, and as if by magic here it is, in the usual place :)
Hey, this rabbit gag must be a good one. 🐰👴🐇👴🐰👴🐇👴🐰👴🐇👴🐰👴🐇👴🐰👴🐇👴🐰👴🐇👴🐰🐇🐰🐇🐵
Movies made from stage plays have an odd atmosphere hanging around them. Just watched Blithe Spirit and the spirit of the playwright was hanging around as badly as the other ghosts.
I love this movie, too.
I love that when my son was in his early teens, he said he loved this movie, that it's one of his favorites.
Oddly, my mom and sister hate it; they say it's "weird" and want to turn it off. I wonder what happened to make them such assholes. Their idea of a good night in front of the TV is watching hours and hours of "Forensic Files."
I don't mind it once in awhile, but 4+ hours of it, especially before bed tells me there's a lot of unresolved anger happening.
But Harvey -- a perfect film.
My favorite part is
when Ellwood repeats his mother's statement, ".... Ellwood, In this life you must be oh so pleasant or oh so clever. For years I was clever; now I'm pleasant. I recommend it. You may quote me."
No wonder Harvey chose Ellwood as his friend.
LOVE THIS XO
Mary Chase received the Pulitzer Prize in 1945 for creating this stage play.
I miss the 216/330
Want to see the part where Mr.
Wilson (the orderly) is looking
in a book, and is confronted with
a sentenced addressed towards him
(uses his name) and the hilarious
reaction he gives.
+Lee Curt Look for the video called "What is a Pooka?" on youtube.
+Daniel Blackard Thanks.
*****
Search CZcams "What is a Looks"
Sorry. Pooka
"...especially fond of rum-pots, crackpots, and how are you, Mr. Wilson?"
love harvy
great writer ............unless he met Harvey ...........then a lucky man
LOVE THIS MOVIE
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Is my favourite dog
I watched several James Stewart movies recently and at some point I noticed that his voice sounds like Lumpy Space Princess or vice versa.
I’ll have a parassons pizza while in Akron
ok the mind is a beautiful place to "be"
We all need our delusions....
@gaggle57 Harvey isn't a delusion.
SynchronicityInWonderland.com This site will teach you that Harvey is a real Pooka! I know he has taught me he is Father Time!