Dowd, Elwood P. and his best friend Harvey, a 6 foot+ rabbit have a great time going to bars and meeting people. Harvey is a pooka which are mythical mischievous creatures. And Harvey is very mischievous! Together they bring happiness, love and a special philosophy to the audience.
James Steward does an excellent job as the eccentric Dowd, Elwood P. His always present gentle smile and soft spoken manner makes him likeable. Sure he talks to an imaginary 6 foot+ rabbit, but no harm is done. He’s that strange old relative that everyone seems to have, just a bit odd, but so likeable you over look it.
This is a great feel good film. You can’t help feeling good after watching it and even wanting to watch it again. Everyone needs friends like Dowd, Elwood P. and Harvey.
James Stewart was in the stage play of Harvey in London before doing the film. – Special Narrative Introduction March 8, 1990
