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