Bechdel Test Movie List

/bech·del test/ n.
1. It has to have at least two [named] women in it
2. Who talk to each other
3. About something besides a man

[[2]] Harvey (1950) [imdb]

This movie passed 2 of 3 tests. It was entered by Ian on 2011-08-09 21:00:06.

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Erin disagreed with the rating and said:
While most of the conversations throughout the film are about Elwood or Harvey, there is a small snippet in the luncheon scene between Vite and Mrs. Chauvenet (who is both named in the script and credited by name on IMdB):

MRS. CHAUVENET - Well, I - I think I'll be running along.

VETA - With no tea?

MRS. CHAUVENET - No - no.

VETA - Or punch?

MRS. CHAUVENET - No, no thank you, really. I - I'll be going. Good-bye. Good-bye.

While it's superficial and both characters are clearing *thinking* of Elwood and how he's crazy, there is no mention of a man.
Message posted on 2012-11-15 18:42:23
Missy LB disagreed with the rating and said:
I agree with Erin, this should be 3 out of 3. There are exchanges between named women, not about men.
Message posted on 2021-02-23 21:01:33
Hillary disagreed with the rating and said:
I agree with two of the commenters above. There are exchanges between named female characters that are not about a man.
Message posted on 2023-01-12 04:55:34

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