
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
John Smithas Caleb Cope
Jim Goodwinas Coward (uncredited)
Wright Kingas Forager (uncredited)
Walter Catlettas Professor Quigley
William Schallertas Young Husband (uncredited)
Noble 'Kid' Chissellas Barker (uncredited)
Tyler McVeyas Farmer (uncredited)
Charles Delaneyas Drinker (uncredited)
Earle Hodginsas Shooting Gallery Operator (uncredited)
Hank Mannas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Russell Simpsonas Brother Griffith - Elder (uncredited)
Theodore Newtonas Major Harvey
Frank Jenksas Shell Game Man (uncredited)
John Pickardas Ex-Sergeant on Front Line with Josh (uncredited)
Marjorie Mainas The Widow Hudspeth
Norman Leavittas Clem - Looter (uncredited)
Billy Engleas Small Role (uncredited)
Paul Krugeras Quaker (uncredited)
Gary Cooperas Jess Birdwell
Dennis Mooreas Farmer (uncredited)
Charles Mortonas Farmer (uncredited)
Steve Warrenas Haskell (uncredited)
Richard Eyeras Little Jess Birdwell
Peter Mark Richmanas Gardner 'Gard' Jordan
Joel Fluellenas Enoch
Herman Hackas Quaker (uncredited)
Diane Jergensas Elizabeth - Quaker Girl (uncredited)
Charles Haltonas Brother Cope - Elder (uncredited)
Dick Johnstoneas Quaker (uncredited)
Ralph Sanfordas Businessman (uncredited)
Nelson Leighas Methodist Minister (uncredited)
Jack Perrinas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Jack Perryas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Billy Curtisas Midget at County Fair (uncredited)
John Cravenas Band Leader (uncredited)
Anthony Perkinsas Josh Birdwell
Chet Brandenburgas Quaker (uncredited)
Robert Middletonas Sam Jordan
Edna Skinneras Opal Hudspeth
Ralph Moratzas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Sailor Vincentas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Chuck Courtneyas Reb Courier (uncredited)
Mary Jacksonas Country Woman (uncredited)
Dorothy McGuireas Eliza Birdwell
Robert Fulleras Youthful Soldier at Shooting Gallery (uncredited)
John Dierkesas Farmer (uncredited)
James Seayas Rebel Captain (uncredited)
Richard Garlandas Rebel Bushwhacker Grabbed by Jess (uncredited)
Everett Glassas Brother Amos - Elder (uncredited)
Gene Rothas Farmer (uncredited)
Cap Somersas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Frank Hagneyas Lemonade Vendor (uncredited)
William Tannenas Supply Sergeant (uncredited)
Doug McClureas Soldier (uncredited)
James O'Haraas Forager (uncredited)
Frank Sullyas Rebel Looter (uncredited)
Joe Turkelas Poor Loser (uncredited)
Harry 'Snub' Pollardas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Harry Hinesas County Fair Barker (uncredited)
James Andersonas Poor Loser Dunked by Jess (uncredited)
John Comptonas Rebel Lieutenant (uncredited)
Tom Irishas Young Rebel (uncredited)
Don Kennedyas Buster - Whacked by Eliza (uncredited)
Donald Kerras Billy Goat's Manager (uncredited)
Scott Seatonas Quaker (uncredited)
Phyllis Loveas Mattie Birdwell
Mary Carras Emma - Quaker Woman (uncredited)
Henry Rowlandas O'Hara (uncredited)
Richard Haleas Purdy
Edmund Cobbas Operator (uncredited)
Edward Andrewsas Soldier (uncredited)
Tom Londonas Farmer on Front Line with Gard (uncredited)
Michael Jeffersas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Helen Kleebas Old Lady (uncredited)
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