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