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