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Harvey
A gentle, whimsical comedy that feels like a warm conversation with an old friend, full of charm and quiet wisdom.
About 1950 film by Henry Koster
Genres fantasy, comedy
Directed by Henry Koster
Written by Mary Chase, Oscar Brodney, Myles Connolly
Starring James Stewart, Josephine Hull, Cecil Kellaway, Charles Drake, Wallace Ford, Peggy Dow, Nana Bryant, Clem Bevans
Music Frank Skinner
Runtime 104 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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