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