The pacifist attitude of a Quaker family is tested as a result of the American Civil War.
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Title: Friendly Persuasion (1956)
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| Gary Cooper | ... | Jess Birdwell | |
| Dorothy McGuire | ... | Eliza Birdwell | |
| Anthony Perkins | ... | Josh Birdwell | |
| Richard Eyer | ... | Little Jess Birdwell | |
| Robert Middleton | ... | Sam Jordan | |
| Phyllis Love | ... | Mattie Birdwell | |
| Peter Mark Richman | ... | Gard Jordan (as Mark Richman) | |
| Walter Catlett | ... | Professor Quigley | |
| Richard Hale | ... | Purdy | |
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Joel Fluellen | ... | Enoch |
| Theodore Newton | ... | Major Harvey | |
| John Smith | ... | Caleb Cope | |
| Edna Skinner | ... | Opal Hudspeth | |
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Marjorie Durant | ... | Pearl Hudspeth |
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Frances Farwell | ... | Ruby Hudspeth |
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The story of a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. Their religous 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 attitide? Written by Olaf Mertens <olafbahg@w210zrz.zrz.tu-berlin.de>
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WHAT FUN YOU'LL HAVE...AND WHAT A FAMILY! YOU'LL FEEL AS IF YOU ARE A PART OF IT...OR WOULD LIKE TO BE! (re-release print ad - all caps) See more »Parents Guide:
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(1956)
Music by Dimitri Tiomkin
Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster
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Originally released without screenwriting credit due to blacklisting of Michael Wilson; credits restored in 1996. See more »Goofs
When the two Rebel scouts come upon the creek, and one of them rides into the water, the light from a reflector panel becomes clearly visible across his face. See more »Quotes
Prof. Waldo Quigley: I want you to know, sir, I honor your prejudices - -um, uh, convictions.See more »
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Coax Me a Little(1956)
Music by Dimitri Tiomkin
Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster
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25 November 1956 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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$3,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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This is a genuine masterpiece of the great William Wyler. Perhaps the most careful director of all time Hollywood history. Only his hands could do so. An incomparable director. After 43 years still a freshly and delicious picture, a real portrait of sensibility !