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