
Friendly Persuasion
Friendly Persuasion
Release: 1956-10-30·Runtime: 137m·★ 6.6
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
Richard Eyeras Little Jess Birdwell
Nelson Leighas Methodist Minister (uncredited)
Everett Glassas Brother Amos - Elder (uncredited)
Russell Simpsonas Brother Griffith - Elder (uncredited)
Doug McClureas Soldier (uncredited)
Billy Engleas Small Role (uncredited)
Mary Jacksonas Country Woman (uncredited)
Frank Jenksas Shell Game Man (uncredited)
John Comptonas Rebel Lieutenant (uncredited)
Harry Hinesas County Fair Barker (uncredited)
Tom Irishas Young Rebel (uncredited)
Hank Mannas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Tyler McVeyas Farmer (uncredited)
Donald Kerras Billy Goat's Manager (uncredited)
Ralph Moratzas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
James Seayas Rebel Captain (uncredited)
Robert Fulleras Youthful Soldier at Shooting Gallery (uncredited)
Jack Perryas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
James Andersonas Poor Loser Dunked by Jess (uncredited)
Charles Delaneyas Drinker (uncredited)
George Hugginsas Church Member (uncredited)
Dick Johnstoneas Quaker (uncredited)
Steve Warrenas Haskell (uncredited)
Gene Rothas Farmer (uncredited)
Frank Sullyas Rebel Looter (uncredited)
Frank Hagneyas Lemonade Vendor (uncredited)
Anthony Perkinsas Josh Birdwell
Robert Middletonas Sam Jordan
William Schallertas Young Husband (uncredited)
Noble 'Kid' Chissellas Barker (uncredited)
Jim Goodwinas Coward (uncredited)
Paul Krugeras Quaker (uncredited)
Richard Haleas Purdy
John Pickardas Ex-Sergeant on Front Line with Josh (uncredited)
Edna Skinneras Opal Hudspeth
Diane Jergensas Elizabeth - Quaker Girl (uncredited)
Harry 'Snub' Pollardas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Scott Seatonas Quaker (uncredited)
Marjorie Mainas The Widow Hudspeth
Edmund Cobbas Operator (uncredited)
Dennis Mooreas Farmer (uncredited)
John Cravenas Band Leader (uncredited)
Henry Rowlandas O'Hara (uncredited)
Charles Haltonas Brother Cope - Elder (uncredited)
Don Kennedyas Buster - Whacked by Eliza (uncredited)
John Smithas Caleb Cope
Ralph Sanfordas Businessman (uncredited)
Dorothy McGuireas Eliza Birdwell
Peter Mark Richmanas Gardner 'Gard' Jordan
Earle Hodginsas Shooting Gallery Operator (uncredited)
Edward Andrewsas Soldier (uncredited)
John Dierkesas Farmer (uncredited)
Charles Mortonas Farmer (uncredited)
Walter Catlettas Professor Quigley
Chuck Courtneyas Reb Courier (uncredited)
Billy Curtisas Midget at County Fair (uncredited)
Richard Garlandas Rebel Bushwhacker Grabbed by Jess (uncredited)
Michael Jeffersas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Sailor Vincentas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Joel Fluellenas Enoch
Chet Brandenburgas Quaker (uncredited)
Cap Somersas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Gary Cooperas Jess Birdwell
Phyllis Loveas Mattie Birdwell
Joe Turkelas Poor Loser (uncredited)
Helen Kleebas Old Lady (uncredited)
William Tannenas Supply Sergeant (uncredited)
Theodore Newtonas Major Harvey
Norman Leavittas Clem - Looter (uncredited)
Tom Londonas Farmer on Front Line with Gard (uncredited)
Mary Carras Emma - Quaker Woman (uncredited)
Herman Hackas Quaker (uncredited)
Wright Kingas Forager (uncredited)
James O'Haraas Forager (uncredited)
Jack Perrinas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
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