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