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