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