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Divine had the role in original movie Harvey Fierstein picked up Broadway version And John Travolta stepped for remake What is this?

You're describing the classic play and film "Harvey".

Here's the breakdown:

* Original Movie (1950): James Stewart played the role of Elwood P. Dowd, a man who claims to be best friends with a six-foot-tall, invisible rabbit named Harvey. Josephine Hull played his sister, Veta.

* Broadway Revival (1978): Harvey Fierstein, known for his drag roles and Broadway success, played Elwood P. Dowd.

* Remake (1996): John Travolta took on the role of Elwood P. Dowd, with Maggie Smith as Veta.

It's a funny and heartwarming story that's been enjoyed in multiple formats.

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