
Friendly Persuasion
Friendly Persuasion
Release: 1956-10-30·Runtime: 137m·★ 6.7
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
Don Kennedyas Buster - Whacked by Eliza (uncredited)
Scott Seatonas Quaker (uncredited)
Jim Goodwinas Coward (uncredited)
Frank Jenksas Shell Game Man (uncredited)
Ralph Moratzas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
William Schallertas Young Husband (uncredited)
Robert Middletonas Sam Jordan
Steve Warrenas Haskell (uncredited)
Theodore Newtonas Major Harvey
Mary Carras Emma - Quaker Woman (uncredited)
Billy Curtisas Midget at County Fair (uncredited)
Joe Turkelas Poor Loser (uncredited)
Mary Jacksonas Country Woman (uncredited)
Diane Jergensas Elizabeth - Quaker Girl (uncredited)
Gene Rothas Farmer (uncredited)
Hank Mannas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
James O'Haraas Forager (uncredited)
Edna Skinneras Opal Hudspeth
Edmund Cobbas Operator (uncredited)
Tom Irishas Young Rebel (uncredited)
Dick Johnstoneas Quaker (uncredited)
Phyllis Loveas Mattie Birdwell
Richard Haleas Purdy
Harry Hinesas County Fair Barker (uncredited)
John Pickardas Ex-Sergeant on Front Line with Josh (uncredited)
Robert Fulleras Youthful Soldier at Shooting Gallery (uncredited)
Charles Delaneyas Drinker (uncredited)
John Comptonas Rebel Lieutenant (uncredited)
Noble 'Kid' Chissellas Barker (uncredited)
Chuck Courtneyas Reb Courier (uncredited)
Nelson Leighas Methodist Minister (uncredited)
Dorothy McGuireas Eliza Birdwell
Russell Simpsonas Brother Griffith - Elder (uncredited)
Gary Cooperas Jess Birdwell
Richard Eyeras Little Jess Birdwell
Frank Hagneyas Lemonade Vendor (uncredited)
Paul Krugeras Quaker (uncredited)
Marjorie Mainas The Widow Hudspeth
Walter Catlettas Professor Quigley
Dennis Mooreas Farmer (uncredited)
Doug McClureas Soldier (uncredited)
Charles Haltonas Brother Cope - Elder (uncredited)
Tyler McVeyas Farmer (uncredited)
Jack Perrinas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Peter Mark Richmanas Gardner 'Gard' Jordan
Wright Kingas Forager (uncredited)
James Andersonas Poor Loser Dunked by Jess (uncredited)
Ralph Sanfordas Businessman (uncredited)
Tom Londonas Farmer on Front Line with Gard (uncredited)
Michael Jeffersas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Frank Sullyas Rebel Looter (uncredited)
John Smithas Caleb Cope
Harry 'Snub' Pollardas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburgas Quaker (uncredited)
John Dierkesas Farmer (uncredited)
Billy Engleas Small Role (uncredited)
Helen Kleebas Old Lady (uncredited)
Everett Glassas Brother Amos - Elder (uncredited)
Herman Hackas Quaker (uncredited)
Donald Kerras Billy Goat's Manager (uncredited)
Charles Mortonas Farmer (uncredited)
Norman Leavittas Clem - Looter (uncredited)
John Cravenas Band Leader (uncredited)
Henry Rowlandas O'Hara (uncredited)
Sailor Vincentas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Earle Hodginsas Shooting Gallery Operator (uncredited)
Anthony Perkinsas Josh Birdwell
Edward Andrewsas Soldier (uncredited)
Jack Perryas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Cap Somersas Carnival Patron (uncredited)
William Tannenas Supply Sergeant (uncredited)
Joel Fluellenas Enoch
James Seayas Rebel Captain (uncredited)
Richard Garlandas Rebel Bushwhacker Grabbed by Jess (uncredited)
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