
Friendly Persuasion
Friendly Persuasion
Release: 1956-10-30·Runtime: 137m·★ 6.7
DramaWar
The story of a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. Their religious sect is strongly opposed to violence and war. It's not easy for them to meet the rules of their religion in everyday life but when Southern troops pass the area they are in real trouble. Should they fight, despite their peaceful attitude?
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Allied Artists
B-M Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Helen Kleebas Old Lady (uncredited)
Scott Seatonas Quaker (uncredited)
Nelson Leighas Methodist Minister (uncredited)
Noble 'Kid' Chissellas Barker (uncredited)
Frank Hagneyas Lemonade Vendor (uncredited)
Frank Sullyas Rebel Looter (uncredited)
Marjorie Mainas The Widow Hudspeth
John Pickardas Ex-Sergeant on Front Line with Josh (uncredited)
Robert Middletonas Sam Jordan
William Schallertas Young Husband (uncredited)
Joe Turkelas Poor Loser (uncredited)
Steve Warrenas Haskell (uncredited)
Gary Cooperas Jess Birdwell
Robert Fulleras Youthful Soldier at Shooting Gallery (uncredited)
Tom Londonas Farmer on Front Line with Gard (uncredited)
Doug McClureas Soldier (uncredited)
Phyllis Loveas Mattie Birdwell
Edna Skinneras Opal Hudspeth
Don Kennedyas Buster - Whacked by Eliza (uncredited)
Mary Carras Emma - Quaker Woman (uncredited)
John Cravenas Band Leader (uncredited)
Charles Haltonas Brother Cope - Elder (uncredited)
Theodore Newtonas Major Harvey
Ralph Moratzas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Ralph Sanfordas Businessman (uncredited)
Richard Haleas Purdy
John Smithas Caleb Cope
John Comptonas Rebel Lieutenant (uncredited)
Herman Hackas Quaker (uncredited)
Donald Kerras Billy Goat's Manager (uncredited)
Charles Delaneyas Drinker (uncredited)
Earle Hodginsas Shooting Gallery Operator (uncredited)
Richard Garlandas Rebel Bushwhacker Grabbed by Jess (uncredited)
Michael Jeffersas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Peter Mark Richmanas Gardner 'Gard' Jordan
Billy Curtisas Midget at County Fair (uncredited)
Gene Rothas Farmer (uncredited)
Edward Andrewsas Soldier (uncredited)
Henry Rowlandas O'Hara (uncredited)
Paul Krugeras Quaker (uncredited)
Jack Perryas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
William Tannenas Supply Sergeant (uncredited)
Everett Glassas Brother Amos - Elder (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburgas Quaker (uncredited)
Frank Jenksas Shell Game Man (uncredited)
Wright Kingas Forager (uncredited)
Walter Catlettas Professor Quigley
Dennis Mooreas Farmer (uncredited)
James O'Haraas Forager (uncredited)
Cap Somersas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Harry 'Snub' Pollardas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Billy Engleas Small Role (uncredited)
Richard Eyeras Little Jess Birdwell
Charles Mortonas Farmer (uncredited)
Joel Fluellenas Enoch
Norman Leavittas Clem - Looter (uncredited)
Chuck Courtneyas Reb Courier (uncredited)
Jim Goodwinas Coward (uncredited)
Tyler McVeyas Farmer (uncredited)
Anthony Perkinsas Josh Birdwell
Tom Irishas Young Rebel (uncredited)
James Seayas Rebel Captain (uncredited)
Diane Jergensas Elizabeth - Quaker Girl (uncredited)
Jack Perrinas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Russell Simpsonas Brother Griffith - Elder (uncredited)
Harry Hinesas County Fair Barker (uncredited)
Dick Johnstoneas Quaker (uncredited)
James Andersonas Poor Loser Dunked by Jess (uncredited)
Edmund Cobbas Operator (uncredited)
Hank Mannas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
John Dierkesas Farmer (uncredited)
Dorothy McGuireas Eliza Birdwell
Mary Jacksonas Country Woman (uncredited)
Sailor Vincentas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
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