indiana, usa,based on novel or book,faith,slavery,pacifism,religion,goose,american civil war,quakerism,19th century,county fair

Friendly Persuasion (1956)

Poster for Friendly Persuasion

Here's A Superb Motion Picture Full Of Fun... Laughter and Happiness.

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?

Cast & Crew

Director
William Wyler
  • Profile picture of Gary Cooper
    Jess Birdwell Gary Cooper
  • Profile picture of Dorothy McGuire
    Eliza Birdwell Dorothy McGuire
  • Profile picture of Anthony Perkins
    Josh Birdwell Anthony Perkins
  • Profile picture of Richard Eyer
    Little Jess Birdwell Richard Eyer
  • Profile picture of Robert Middleton
    Sam Jordan Robert Middleton
  • Profile picture of Phyllis Love
    Mattie Birdwell Phyllis Love
  • Profile picture of Peter Mark Richman
    Gardner 'Gard' Jordan Peter Mark Richman
  • Profile picture of Walter Catlett
    Professor Quigley Walter Catlett

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Keywords

  • indiana, usa
  • based on novel or book
  • faith
  • slavery
  • pacifism
  • religion
  • goose
  • american civil war
  • quakerism
  • 19th century
  • county fair