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