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