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