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