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