just magical..christianity had the unfortunate habit of turning every aspect of the peoples religions it wiped out into something evil and negative...the forest god became the devil and pookas and spirits, which were neither good nor bad but often helpful or playful, into demons. goddesses and priestesses became witches and whores...it took 700 years to convert britain to christianity and even then they had to make it law...harvey is a great example of a pooka, certainly not a demon.
The mark of Jimmy Stewart's greatness as an actor was his ability to be convincing in every role he played. He was always at his best playing the geuine nice guy, and there has never been a nicer guy in all of comedy than Elwood P. Dowd. Stewart put that role on like a familiar sweater or a comfortable pair of shoes and he became Elwood. Others may have played the role, but Jimmy Stewart made it his own. You may quote me.
If this isn't my favorite movie, it is at least in my top 5. A lot of people don't realize that Harvey is a demon. The white rabbit is very symbolic.
@theveryelect24 He's not a demon (Americans!) he's a Pwwka, Pooka, Puka, Phouka, Púka, Pwca, there's loads of variations on the name.
It's one of the Celtic Faery Folk. Not considered to be malevolent, but they do enjoy confusing and startling people. Have you even ever watched this film? There's a scene where the word is looked up in the dictionary, and the reader is addressed by name. Demon, pppffffttt....
In fact, there are lots of variations of the name. Some are forgotten. Some are newly discovered. For that, maybe, each generation needs a new, a fitting name. For some, today, a Puka has two names, depending on the gender:
For women it is "animus". For men "anima". Confusing, startling they are, indeed. But get to know them, and you get to know yourself - you get to know life!
@2sick2care Due to the fact that we're dealing with Celtic Folklore, a Pooka can be considered by some to be a demon. As a personal opinion, to consider Harvey to be a demon is to take the film too seriously. There are many ways to interpret this scene alone when Mr. Dowd describes what happens when he introduces Harvey to people. To me, I can not help but see elements of Christianity...
Jimmy Stewart should have won this oscar for this and Mr Smith Goes To Washington. He was utterly majestic in both, and he was one of the most natural and graceful performers Hollywood has ever known. R.I.P. Jimmy Stewart
What a beautiful film. Oddly enough, I first saw this film about 10 years ago while in a juvenile detention facility. Wonderful message, shame I was too young to really get it at the time.
What is positive about it? Reassurance? Of what? Listen carefully. He's chased by a psychiatrist and nurse, worried he's "mad." Invert this - Harvey and JS - speak to the sam people, in a bar, perhaps, even, a clinic, waiting room. Looking for excuses to drink. Every good drunk does it.
@parksy010101 But at the end of the movie, other people see the gate that Harvey opens moves by itself. Earlier in the movie someone looked up what Elwood is seeing and it's a Pooka.
@parksy010101 I may have misunderstood your comment but didn't you call Jimmy Stewart's character in "Harvey" a drunk with money and a psychologist in a bar?
@parksy010101 With all due respect, your point is wrong. Many other people at the end of the movie see things moving by themselves, such as the psychologist seeing the door opening on its own. Thus, with other people seeing this, even the hat that Harvey wears with holes cut out from the top for his ears, proves that Jimmy Stewart's character is not crazy or a drunk.
What for? You didn't embarrass me at all. The reviews say that Stewart's character is a drunk but the reviews aren't to give away the whole plot. But that doesn't change that Harvey is a Pooka.
In fact, go to freemoviedownloadguy on YouTube and check out Harvey, 8 out of 10 and go to 3:15 to 3:50, you will see Harvey opening doors and Elwood is not in the scene. That's hard to ignore.
@Timesobserver Did I say he was cray? No. Did I say he was a drunk? Yes. Did you say I was wrong about the latter. Yes. Did I provide evidence to the contrary. Yes. Should you be a journalist/blogger? No.
You didn't "plucked down" at all. I never said that you said he was crazy. I just stated that Elwood was not crazy or a drunk seeing things. You implied that he was seeing things that weren't there.
And I am a fine journalist because I told you where you can find evidence, even where in the scene, that supports my statements, which I noticed that you ignored. Why is that?
And no need to send me personal messages. We can do this out in the open.
@Timesobserver@Timesobserver I said Ewood was a drunk. You claimed I was liar/wrong. I provided you with evidence. You admitted to that evidence. LOOK AT THE LINKS. Indeed, you are a PATHETIC journilist. State where, I "implied he was seeing things that weren't there." I said he was a drunk. You said I was wrong.
@Timesobserver Moreover, @Timesobserver Moreover, go back, re-trace the links. I have printed these links to highlight what a terrible argument you have lost to everyone at school and they can't believe what an idiot you are being. You said I was wrong calling Elwood a drunk. I wasn't. End of story. You lost. You are now on a fantasy-trip proving a point I never suggested. Typical journalist/maggot.
@Timesobserver Again, prove where I "implied" he was "seeing things/crazy?" EVERYONE CAN SEE THE LINKS. I hope you continue, because this would be ggod for a Journo101 course.
@Timesobserver You wanted everthing in the open - this reader opens it you Mannequin, everyone mightn't see a Pooka, but everyone can see a link. No wonder people like you are sued.
@Timesobserver There was only ONE issue. You'd make a "fine" journalist because, clearly, you lack integrity and have been trying to divert and develop an issue into issues. You lost. Simple. However, apology accepted. All the best. You'll need it. Just remember not to look in the mirror (not the Daily Mirror) too often.
@Timesobserver See, now you are just looking pathetic. It is a FICTIONAL film. Look the word up. And yes, the argument, which I won, concerned him being a drunk. You then diverted your error by asking another question. "Dodging" questions - krickey, you are a tabloid fool. Ever thought of entering Politics? Both scums aren't they. You certainly fit the profile well.
And you know what? I'm not going to use my full journalism skills when I'm making a freak'en comment on YouTube. But I find it strangely interesting that you had the hardest time to admitting that Harvey was real. I guess my evidence to that was a bit too much, huh?
And you know, I'm getting off this crazy train but if you feel the need to reply to me and show everyone how you "won" you go ahead and do that if it makes you feel good.
@Timesobserver Na, Harvey and I are too busy having a drink. Lucky you didn't use your full powers otherwise I'd have to get some kryptonite of Harvey for Clark Kent - or are you Superman. More bags of wheat for you little man. Now run away and scribble some lard for your peasants.
@82558061 You're right, Harvey does sound like a wonder person, or pooka. :) It seems as if Elwood got lucky to meet Harvey. I think we would be better off if we all had a Harvey in our lives.
:) True, being like Elwood can make this world a better place.
Yet, being like him does not mean trying to change it, but oneself. It means knowing, accepting, loving oneself thus being able to know, accept and love others.
Knowing yourself, your way, is a condition for showing a way. Elwood knew this just like Odysseus (actually his name means "the one showing the way").
You can change the world if you change yourself. On this voyage, love is both the beginning and the end.
@Buddha7575 BULLSHIT - he's a DRUNK with money and little worries. Don't romantacise this. Indeed, invert the council. He's a psychologogist in a bar. Frign'n read the script.
@StrawberrySheffields - Very true. Sadly, we are a cynical species and even the great Jimmy Stewart could not pry us from this mindset for long enough. A couple of hours, perhaps.
Pardon? Are you drunk? It's about an alcoholic whom lives within himself with a friend. No money worries. A sensitive person, encompassing the world around him. Eccentric yet alouf. Alouf yet eccentric. A lonely soul grwing up. Nothing romantic about it.
Wonderful Movie. Jimmy Stewart touches everyones lives by just being a nice, decent guy, if a little eccentric, though Harvey aint an illusion.
He's just a decent human being. Almost sixt year on fro when this was made, we could all learn a lesson on how to treat people around us by watching this.
Jimmy is great, the pace is great, the script is great , I dont know how you can improve this. ... I dont know what to say, I first say this when I was a i teen in 81. I loved it then, great feel good movie long live Harvey.
I really wish everyone would keep their hands off Harvey. It's perfection with Jimmy Stewart, and no matter what anyone says, Tom Hanks ain't Jimmy Stewart.
Lol But What are you going to do? <.< PROTEST?
^.^ I Just see Donnie Darko if it is CGI ya know? :)
? The 1998 version? It is almost scene for scene of this, the only difference is like this scene Elwood is sitting in a bar / restaurant telling this instead of in an alley way
Invited Lawanda Paige to his own comedy Roast; invited young african-american soprano from his church to sing at his Christmas special. African-american woody strode acted with him in Two Rode Together and called him "one of the nicest guys you could meet anywhere in the world." Why slander the deceased with lies?
The foreign Middle Eastern religion Christianity and their doctrine which is anti Indo European, does not represent the nomadic Pagan Celts from around the world. The Hill of Taras Royal Grove is asking all Druids from around the world to unite together against the Middle Eastern Christian extremists who wish to bring harm to the citizens of ancient Gaul, which is the Unification of the EU. Sincerely the Druid's Brehon Laws
Yup. I always knew he was a very right-wing Republican who supported the witch hunts and the Vietnam War, but I was still shocked to find out that he had actor Hal Williams fired from his NBC show just because the guy was black.
He was not racist. Hal Williams wasn't fired because he was black, he was fired because the scene he was in wasn't needed because there was a lot of racial tension(( remember this was in the 1960's & 1970's)) going on & Stewart didn't want any racist agruments to happen so he didn't want the scene & so the actor was fired. A black cop pushing around a white guy on tv would have caused a serious ratial tension problem among tv veiwers. Tv back then had to be careful or fights would break out.
This is a fabulous film, it has the innocent beauty of a child in it's outlook on life. Elwood Dowd is the kind of person that I'd love to be. In a world full of stress, trouble and responsibility, Elwood P. Dowd shines as an example of how good people can be. As has been said, this scene is a masterclass for James Stewart, he portraits the gentle simplicity magnificently.
Had the chance to see the live play version and the story still holds brilliantly.
Indeed, it works well in both mediums as the story is focussed on the characters rather than locations or effects. Elwood's gentle monologues are almost hyponotic in the play.
I couldn't agree more. Personally, I really like it when a film is carried by the characters - the whole scene where the young Dr. is explaining that he thinks Elwood's sister is delusional and is trying to explain that he and the nurse made a mistake is hysterical. Elwood is so modest and so racy at the same momemt.
oh totally, at the same time, Elwood is trying to introduce the Doctor and the nurse to Harvey, pulling up a chair, glances and smiles to the unseen rabbit :) As ever, Elwood tries to make people see but their busy, preoccupied lives results in them missing what's going on right in front of them :)
And that`s the irony of this film: Elwood`s very act of compassion, the attempt to bring people back to life, to rescue them from their own "smartness" is unfortunately not being recognized. Instead people try to bring HIM back to "real life", believing HE needs help.
Nevertheless, he carries on. Maybe in secret he believes, that as long as people listen to him, they care. And as long as they care, they get instead of a little "smarter" a little "nicer".
There are no words that can match the brilliance of this film. I am honoured to have viewed such a masterclass in all aspects of film. The acting in particular. Although who can deny a Mr. Stewart' talent?
This whole scene is just pure masterclass in acting. The sheer beauty and power of what Jimmy does in this scene is amazing. The way the music drifts through the scene.....so perfect. Who agrees?
:-) If you liked it, you might also want to check out Alfred Hitchcock`s "Rear Window" (1954) or "To Kill a Mockingbird" (1962), based on the novel of the same name by Harper Lee.
You might also like to check out "You cannot take it with you" with James Stewart, and also "Mr. Deeds goes to Town". But both of them pales in comparison to "Harvey"
Wouldn't it be great if we all were like Elwood? Polite, unassuming, sincere and most of all kind to everyone. James Stewart was a cinematic genious. God Bless.
This is my favourite scene from any movie ever, i can sit and watch it over and over and not get bored of listening to elwood talking about harvey, still gives me goosebumps
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Coganboy 1 month ago
4 dislikes just needed a little conveying.
cicESP517 2 months ago
just magical..christianity had the unfortunate habit of turning every aspect of the peoples religions it wiped out into something evil and negative...the forest god became the devil and pookas and spirits, which were neither good nor bad but often helpful or playful, into demons. goddesses and priestesses became witches and whores...it took 700 years to convert britain to christianity and even then they had to make it law...harvey is a great example of a pooka, certainly not a demon.
ezmereldagreen 2 months ago
@ezmereldagreen i could watch james stewart for days...
ezmereldagreen 2 months ago
what's the quote mean
dippinb217 2 months ago
Ah, James Stewart.
pinkcowboyhat 2 months ago
I Love it....!
Dopamin05 2 months ago
The mark of Jimmy Stewart's greatness as an actor was his ability to be convincing in every role he played. He was always at his best playing the geuine nice guy, and there has never been a nicer guy in all of comedy than Elwood P. Dowd. Stewart put that role on like a familiar sweater or a comfortable pair of shoes and he became Elwood. Others may have played the role, but Jimmy Stewart made it his own. You may quote me.
5610winston 6 months ago
I have always loved this movie. If we could only surround our selves with people like elwood and harvey ;)
johnathanrussell7 11 months ago 5
If this isn't my favorite movie, it is at least in my top 5. A lot of people don't realize that Harvey is a demon. The white rabbit is very symbolic.
theveryelect24 11 months ago
@theveryelect24 a demon!?
samgladiator 11 months ago
@theveryelect24 He's not a demon (Americans!) he's a Pwwka, Pooka, Puka, Phouka, Púka, Pwca, there's loads of variations on the name.
It's one of the Celtic Faery Folk. Not considered to be malevolent, but they do enjoy confusing and startling people. Have you even ever watched this film? There's a scene where the word is looked up in the dictionary, and the reader is addressed by name. Demon, pppffffttt....
2sick2care 7 months ago
@2sick2care: Thanks for your explanation :-)
In fact, there are lots of variations of the name. Some are forgotten. Some are newly discovered. For that, maybe, each generation needs a new, a fitting name. For some, today, a Puka has two names, depending on the gender:
For women it is "animus". For men "anima". Confusing, startling they are, indeed. But get to know them, and you get to know yourself - you get to know life!
Buddha7575 7 months ago
@2sick2care Due to the fact that we're dealing with Celtic Folklore, a Pooka can be considered by some to be a demon. As a personal opinion, to consider Harvey to be a demon is to take the film too seriously. There are many ways to interpret this scene alone when Mr. Dowd describes what happens when he introduces Harvey to people. To me, I can not help but see elements of Christianity...
snapdragon0423 4 months ago
James Stewart...! Who else could play Elwood, Hitchcock Thrillers and Western? Not to mention "It's a wonderful life" and romantic comedies...
A Brigadier General.... Incredible!
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4 people chose not to be pleasant
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Jimmy Stewart should have won this oscar for this and Mr Smith Goes To Washington. He was utterly majestic in both, and he was one of the most natural and graceful performers Hollywood has ever known. R.I.P. Jimmy Stewart
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What a beautiful film. Oddly enough, I first saw this film about 10 years ago while in a juvenile detention facility. Wonderful message, shame I was too young to really get it at the time.
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Love how the uploader calls himself Buddha. It seems I'm not the only one who realizes this is one of the best spiritual classics of all time.
SurrenderEverything 1 year ago
Love you Jimmy! So cute! And, of course, great actor.
anniechristien 1 year ago
Put up the rest of the movie, please.
Galutron 1 year ago
Left out the best of this scene. I feel duped :(
radioheadkids2 1 year ago
What an amazing actor. One of the best if not the best.
elbow1 1 year ago
Jimmy Stewart .......was a nice guy in real life too .......& a bomber pilot :-)
rohitf117 1 year ago
Jimmy steward is one of the Greatest actor of all time. I really love this Classic
Rickmicheals 1 year ago
What is positive about it? Reassurance? Of what? Listen carefully. He's chased by a psychiatrist and nurse, worried he's "mad." Invert this - Harvey and JS - speak to the sam people, in a bar, perhaps, even, a clinic, waiting room. Looking for excuses to drink. Every good drunk does it.
parksy010101 1 year ago
@parksy010101 But at the end of the movie, other people see the gate that Harvey opens moves by itself. Earlier in the movie someone looked up what Elwood is seeing and it's a Pooka.
Timesobserver 1 year ago
@Timesobserver point being?
parksy010101 1 year ago
@parksy010101 I may have misunderstood your comment but didn't you call Jimmy Stewart's character in "Harvey" a drunk with money and a psychologist in a bar?
Timesobserver 1 year ago
@Timesobserver Yes I did, however, what is your point?
parksy010101 1 year ago
@parksy010101 With all due respect, your point is wrong. Many other people at the end of the movie see things moving by themselves, such as the psychologist seeing the door opening on its own. Thus, with other people seeing this, even the hat that Harvey wears with holes cut out from the top for his ears, proves that Jimmy Stewart's character is not crazy or a drunk.
Timesobserver 1 year ago
@Timesobserver Check your inbox - I didn't want to embarrass you in public.
parksy010101 1 year ago
@parksy010101
What for? You didn't embarrass me at all. The reviews say that Stewart's character is a drunk but the reviews aren't to give away the whole plot. But that doesn't change that Harvey is a Pooka.
In fact, go to freemoviedownloadguy on YouTube and check out Harvey, 8 out of 10 and go to 3:15 to 3:50, you will see Harvey opening doors and Elwood is not in the scene. That's hard to ignore.
Timesobserver 1 year ago
@Timesobserver Did I say he was cray? No. Did I say he was a drunk? Yes. Did you say I was wrong about the latter. Yes. Did I provide evidence to the contrary. Yes. Should you be a journalist/blogger? No.
parksy010101 1 year ago
@parksy010101
You didn't "plucked down" at all. I never said that you said he was crazy. I just stated that Elwood was not crazy or a drunk seeing things. You implied that he was seeing things that weren't there.
And I am a fine journalist because I told you where you can find evidence, even where in the scene, that supports my statements, which I noticed that you ignored. Why is that?
And no need to send me personal messages. We can do this out in the open.
Timesobserver 1 year ago
@Timesobserver @Timesobserver I said Ewood was a drunk. You claimed I was liar/wrong. I provided you with evidence. You admitted to that evidence. LOOK AT THE LINKS. Indeed, you are a PATHETIC journilist. State where, I "implied he was seeing things that weren't there." I said he was a drunk. You said I was wrong.
parksy010101 1 year ago
@Timesobserver Moreover, @Timesobserver Moreover, go back, re-trace the links. I have printed these links to highlight what a terrible argument you have lost to everyone at school and they can't believe what an idiot you are being. You said I was wrong calling Elwood a drunk. I wasn't. End of story. You lost. You are now on a fantasy-trip proving a point I never suggested. Typical journalist/maggot.
parksy010101 1 year ago
@Timesobserver "Implied" is an adjective you simple-minded journalists use to create a story.
parksy010101 1 year ago
@Timesobserver Again, prove where I "implied" he was "seeing things/crazy?" EVERYONE CAN SEE THE LINKS. I hope you continue, because this would be ggod for a Journo101 course.
parksy010101 1 year ago
@Timesobserver You wanted everthing in the open - this reader opens it you Mannequin, everyone mightn't see a Pooka, but everyone can see a link. No wonder people like you are sued.
parksy010101 1 year ago
@parksy010101
Wow, you must really have issues to argue with someone you don't even know on the Internet about a movie.
So, before any apologies are issues, let's clear something up: Do you believe Harvey is real? Yes or no?
Timesobserver 1 year ago
@Timesobserver There was only ONE issue. You'd make a "fine" journalist because, clearly, you lack integrity and have been trying to divert and develop an issue into issues. You lost. Simple. However, apology accepted. All the best. You'll need it. Just remember not to look in the mirror (not the Daily Mirror) too often.
parksy010101 1 year ago
@parksy010101
I never issued an apology and I didn't lose anything. I see that you are doing a fine job dodging my questions and statements.
I'll ask it again: Do you believe Harvey is real, yes or no?
Timesobserver 1 year ago
@Timesobserver See, now you are just looking pathetic. It is a FICTIONAL film. Look the word up. And yes, the argument, which I won, concerned him being a drunk. You then diverted your error by asking another question. "Dodging" questions - krickey, you are a tabloid fool. Ever thought of entering Politics? Both scums aren't they. You certainly fit the profile well.
parksy010101 1 year ago
@parksy010101 You won? And you call me pathetic!
And you know what? I'm not going to use my full journalism skills when I'm making a freak'en comment on YouTube. But I find it strangely interesting that you had the hardest time to admitting that Harvey was real. I guess my evidence to that was a bit too much, huh?
And you know, I'm getting off this crazy train but if you feel the need to reply to me and show everyone how you "won" you go ahead and do that if it makes you feel good.
Timesobserver 1 year ago
@Timesobserver Na, Harvey and I are too busy having a drink. Lucky you didn't use your full powers otherwise I'd have to get some kryptonite of Harvey for Clark Kent - or are you Superman. More bags of wheat for you little man. Now run away and scribble some lard for your peasants.
parksy010101 1 year ago
@Timesobserver
i guess he told you then.
Ah well maybe next year , never mind.
82558061 1 year ago
@82558061
I would like to think so! :)
Timesobserver 1 year ago
@Timesobserver
yes and you know Harvey is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet
Love to Harvey
82558061 1 year ago
@82558061 You're right, Harvey does sound like a wonder person, or pooka. :) It seems as if Elwood got lucky to meet Harvey. I think we would be better off if we all had a Harvey in our lives.
Timesobserver 1 year ago
@Timesobserver
Lucky indeed , Long Live Harvey.
82558061 1 year ago
@Timesobserver
lucky indeed long live Harvey
82558061 1 year ago
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82558061 1 year ago
@82558061
maybe we might meet our Harvey one day , all the best in your travels
82558061 1 year ago
@Timesobserver Don't mess with Lois, Mr Kent.
parksy010101 1 year ago
@parksy010101
let's get it right here i am Blanche not blink en Lois
82558061 1 year ago
@Timesobserver *crazy. Again check your inbox and perhapes find more suitable employment.
parksy010101 1 year ago
@Timesobserver *perhaps. Now look at the disease you have given me - "Journalist's Editing."
parksy010101 1 year ago
Doud and Harvey were Bodisatvas in their way,
and certainly masters of Tao
Though he may have never heard those words. ;-)
A very positive film to watch many times.
VJFranzK 1 year ago
Splendid!
parksy010101 1 year ago
This has to be my favorite scene ever. :) So sweet..
StrawberrySheffields 2 years ago 18
@StrawberrySheffields: :) I think so, too. A sweetness of a special kind:
A blend of being innocent, naïve, and helpless, virtually lost on the surface, but within fully aware, knowing, and determined to help others.
Harvey hence is both means and end. It is love.
Love burning so bright it attracts people in the bar. Love burning so warm it fills their hearts. And leaving, they take this warmness with them.
They realize they are loved, no matter what happens or who they are.
Buddha7575 2 years ago 12
Exactly. :)
:( I just wish that more people were like Elwood. This world would be a much better place ... if only. :(
StrawberrySheffields 2 years ago 22
:) True, being like Elwood can make this world a better place.
Yet, being like him does not mean trying to change it, but oneself. It means knowing, accepting, loving oneself thus being able to know, accept and love others.
Knowing yourself, your way, is a condition for showing a way. Elwood knew this just like Odysseus (actually his name means "the one showing the way").
You can change the world if you change yourself. On this voyage, love is both the beginning and the end.
Buddha7575 2 years ago 11
@Buddha7575 BULLSHIT - he's a DRUNK with money and little worries. Don't romantacise this. Indeed, invert the council. He's a psychologogist in a bar. Frign'n read the script.
parksy010101 1 year ago
@Buddha7575
oh look gab, gab ,gab,gab
but is this still get us any closer to Harvey i dont think so .
82558061 1 year ago
What? A piss-head that doesn't offend anyone?
parksy010101 1 year ago
@StrawberrySheffields Poor thing.
Poor, poor thing.
MiHiVidz 1 year ago
@StrawberrySheffields
i simply wish more people saw this movie
winshinsin 1 year ago
@StrawberrySheffields - Very true. Sadly, we are a cynical species and even the great Jimmy Stewart could not pry us from this mindset for long enough. A couple of hours, perhaps.
meldme 3 months ago
You spoke the truth, I couldn't agree more.
philip1123 2 years ago
Pardon? Are you drunk? It's about an alcoholic whom lives within himself with a friend. No money worries. A sensitive person, encompassing the world around him. Eccentric yet alouf. Alouf yet eccentric. A lonely soul grwing up. Nothing romantic about it.
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shallwethen 2 years ago
Wonderful Movie. Jimmy Stewart touches everyones lives by just being a nice, decent guy, if a little eccentric, though Harvey aint an illusion.
He's just a decent human being. Almost sixt year on fro when this was made, we could all learn a lesson on how to treat people around us by watching this.
coolcelt 2 years ago 4
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MagicTellaVision 2 years ago
Great movie. My school is putting this on as the fall play and auditions are tomorrow :)
carly3592 2 years ago
this is my favorite video on youtube
zunathanzu 2 years ago
Jimmy is great, the pace is great, the script is great , I dont know how you can improve this. ... I dont know what to say, I first say this when I was a i teen in 81. I loved it then, great feel good movie long live Harvey.
NRVERTAKEMEALIVE 2 years ago
I really wish everyone would keep their hands off Harvey. It's perfection with Jimmy Stewart, and no matter what anyone says, Tom Hanks ain't Jimmy Stewart.
Lol But What are you going to do? <.< PROTEST?
^.^ I Just see Donnie Darko if it is CGI ya know? :)
TAYLORROXS3 2 years ago 10
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I can't wait for the 20th Century Fox/Dreamworks version of this Spielberg is working on. I'm soooo excited.
GOPbacker 2 years ago
HEYYY KAYLA its me juliana: ))
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JuLez15mf 2 years ago
Has anyone seen the newer version of this
? The 1998 version? It is almost scene for scene of this, the only difference is like this scene Elwood is sitting in a bar / restaurant telling this instead of in an alley way
CoreenHipae 2 years ago
well guess what, speilberg is gonna re-remake this.
eyedirector 2 years ago
serious? there is a newer HArvey?
zunathanzu 2 years ago
I love Jimmy Stewart and this was my favorite scene from a wonderful movie. They don't make them like this anymore.
wyattmcintyre 2 years ago
He was a class act and Harvey is a great movie!
DrDoodle1 2 years ago 3
my school play is harvey! its tomorrow! im so nervous! i am betty chumley!
XO0jAiMEXl0VEXO0 2 years ago
I hope it went well!
parksy010101 2 years ago
A war hero, tv star & an overall great guy... they just don't make guys or movies like this anymore..
TwilightObsessor07 2 years ago 3
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And a racist.
ObamaRules4Ever 2 years ago
Invited Lawanda Paige to his own comedy Roast; invited young african-american soprano from his church to sing at his Christmas special. African-american woody strode acted with him in Two Rode Together and called him "one of the nicest guys you could meet anywhere in the world." Why slander the deceased with lies?
mbmvancouver88 2 years ago 3
Paithtith is right......they don't write this kind of dialogue anymore. They've replaced it with special effects and dramatic love scenes, etc.
thehook04 2 years ago 2
I love Jimmy Stewert. He was oh so pleasant
thehook04 2 years ago 2
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MagicTellaVision 2 years ago
Peggy Dow, playing the nurse..reminds me of Patricia Neal.
Dowd's right, she is beautiful.
SatineCharm 3 years ago
James Stewart was a racist.
ObamaRules4Ever 3 years ago
He was!?!?
alessiocirillo 3 years ago
Yup. I always knew he was a very right-wing Republican who supported the witch hunts and the Vietnam War, but I was still shocked to find out that he had actor Hal Williams fired from his NBC show just because the guy was black.
ObamaRules4Ever 3 years ago
He was not racist. Hal Williams wasn't fired because he was black, he was fired because the scene he was in wasn't needed because there was a lot of racial tension(( remember this was in the 1960's & 1970's)) going on & Stewart didn't want any racist agruments to happen so he didn't want the scene & so the actor was fired. A black cop pushing around a white guy on tv would have caused a serious ratial tension problem among tv veiwers. Tv back then had to be careful or fights would break out.
TwilightObsessor07 2 years ago 2
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Stewart didn't like black people.
ObamaRules4Ever 2 years ago
They really, REALLY don't make them like this any more. Not even slightly.
Does anyone write this sort of dialogue any more, second's-pause-then-laugh-aloud funny..But also extremely poignant..?
Pathtith 3 years ago 2
Josephine Hull as "Veta" won an academy award in 1951 for her brilliant and very funny performance in this movie.
2indulgent 3 years ago
my favorite part from an excellent movie.
pmtiny 3 years ago
jimmy stewart reminds me exactly of my dad
JackHammer503 3 years ago
This is a fabulous film, it has the innocent beauty of a child in it's outlook on life. Elwood Dowd is the kind of person that I'd love to be. In a world full of stress, trouble and responsibility, Elwood P. Dowd shines as an example of how good people can be. As has been said, this scene is a masterclass for James Stewart, he portraits the gentle simplicity magnificently.
Had the chance to see the live play version and the story still holds brilliantly.
HairThief 3 years ago 2
...realizing of course that Harvey was originally a play and James Stewart played Elwood on stage many many times before it was translated to film...
abrown2980 3 years ago
Indeed, it works well in both mediums as the story is focussed on the characters rather than locations or effects. Elwood's gentle monologues are almost hyponotic in the play.
HairThief 3 years ago
I couldn't agree more. Personally, I really like it when a film is carried by the characters - the whole scene where the young Dr. is explaining that he thinks Elwood's sister is delusional and is trying to explain that he and the nurse made a mistake is hysterical. Elwood is so modest and so racy at the same momemt.
abrown2980 3 years ago
oh totally, at the same time, Elwood is trying to introduce the Doctor and the nurse to Harvey, pulling up a chair, glances and smiles to the unseen rabbit :) As ever, Elwood tries to make people see but their busy, preoccupied lives results in them missing what's going on right in front of them :)
HairThief 3 years ago 2
You`ve pinpointed it!
And that`s the irony of this film: Elwood`s very act of compassion, the attempt to bring people back to life, to rescue them from their own "smartness" is unfortunately not being recognized. Instead people try to bring HIM back to "real life", believing HE needs help.
Nevertheless, he carries on. Maybe in secret he believes, that as long as people listen to him, they care. And as long as they care, they get instead of a little "smarter" a little "nicer".
Buddha7575 3 years ago
There are no words that can match the brilliance of this film. I am honoured to have viewed such a masterclass in all aspects of film. The acting in particular. Although who can deny a Mr. Stewart' talent?
Thank you.
jamieblack 3 years ago 2
This whole scene is just pure masterclass in acting. The sheer beauty and power of what Jimmy does in this scene is amazing. The way the music drifts through the scene.....so perfect. Who agrees?
screwball82 3 years ago 4
00:45
coolperson18 3 years ago
:45 is where its awesome
coolperson18 3 years ago
This movie is one of my favs. I would like to see the TV version again. Does anyone know where to get the 1972 dvd harvey?
mar2mar2 3 years ago
I watched this last night...it's one of my top three favorite movies...there's no other movie that compares as a feel good movie..i love this scene
Thompsonjd3 3 years ago
:-) If you liked it, you might also want to check out Alfred Hitchcock`s "Rear Window" (1954) or "To Kill a Mockingbird" (1962), based on the novel of the same name by Harper Lee.
Buddha7575 3 years ago
Never seen Rear Window, but I do enjoy To Kill a Mockingbird
Thompsonjd3 3 years ago
You might also like to check out "You cannot take it with you" with James Stewart, and also "Mr. Deeds goes to Town". But both of them pales in comparison to "Harvey"
vmurali 3 years ago
you lot sure know how to kill a mood..just take the film for what it ..a superb piece of nostalgic,romantic,harmless fantasy that we all have in us.
yesqpr 3 years ago
Elwood P Dowd and Jimmy Stewart is twoof the greatest guys who ever lived
Jebus011 3 years ago
Uh... Dowd's a fictional character...
KoH4711 3 years ago
uhh.. okay.. and your saying that because..?
Jebus011 3 years ago
Because if he's fictional he never lived...?
Guess you're a case of life imitating art...Simple Jack.
elmoreoocyte 3 years ago
Because Dowd never "lived," dumbfuck.
KoH4711 3 years ago
You are right. Dowd Lives Today! as much as the idea of "kindness." some don't see it, but they are both there.
Dowd is there in every warm smile, every little kid's giggle, every young heart and every inspiration for this movie.
Oh, Dowd lives alright!
roscogruen 3 years ago 2
Well said :)
Buddha7575 3 years ago
Wouldn't it be great if we all were like Elwood? Polite, unassuming, sincere and most of all kind to everyone. James Stewart was a cinematic genious. God Bless.
Kslady1980 3 years ago 9
This is my favourite scene from any movie ever, i can sit and watch it over and over and not get bored of listening to elwood talking about harvey, still gives me goosebumps
jimmipcb 3 years ago 3
If someone has the complete movie on youtube, or knows if it is available, can you PLEASE tell me?
I NEED YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
HappyMadFace 4 years ago
buy the dvd.
lastinline99 3 years ago 2
what a nice guy Elwood P. Dowd was... I'm so glad Vita decided not to let the doctors give him the serum!
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bigijo 4 years ago
This is such a great movie. Were doing the play right now. I have the privilege of playing nurse kelly^_^
ffalover 4 years ago
This is wonderful. As an actor myself I'm in awe of Stewart's timing, delivery and sincerity of performance. Thank you for posting this.
Elfman101 4 years ago 2
WE ALL NEED A FRIEND LIKE ELWOOD.
fidget15 4 years ago 5
Or Harvey
Ogaitnas900 3 years ago
I adore Harvey, and this makes me teary every time.
picaVpica 4 years ago
Wonderful scene. Always good for a smile.
EFan1982 4 years ago
Beautifully-written, brilliantly acted.....everything about this scene is pure classic. And Stewart is just captivating
screwball82 4 years ago
That is certainly an under statement
but jimmy is the REAL hero
trycon40 4 years ago
elwood is my hero
lardmonk 4 years ago
this is one of my most favorite movie scenes of all time.
andrewdl007 4 years ago
harvey a six foot tall talking rabbit
gamemaster014 4 years ago
I love this scene so much
kinglaffo 4 years ago
This movie was flat-out creepy. I don't care if it was a comedy, it was creepy.
Jimmy Stewart was brilliant though.
Hexydes 4 years ago
Creepy? I didn't find it creepy at all. You are right about one thing, though...Jimmy Stewart WAS brilliant.
pamsy1961 4 years ago 3
Guess it says something about the society when people find kindness creepy.
bennis123 3 years ago 3
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bennis123 3 years ago
Best scene EVER
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