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