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