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