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