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