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