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