Friendly Persuasion

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Overview

William Wyler's unique look at the American Civil War, Friendly Persuasion, comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. English and French soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital Mono. Subtitles are accessible in both of those languages as well. Supplemental materials include production notes and a theatrical trailer. This is a good disc from Warner Bros. that is highlighted by the fine picture. A stereo mix would have been great, but this ...
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Overview

William Wyler's unique look at the American Civil War, Friendly Persuasion, comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. English and French soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital Mono. Subtitles are accessible in both of those languages as well. Supplemental materials include production notes and a theatrical trailer. This is a good disc from Warner Bros. that is highlighted by the fine picture. A stereo mix would have been great, but this disc should entertain anyone with an interest in films from the '50s.
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Special Features

Behind-the-scenes documentary segment from the 1955 NBC-TV series "Wide Wide World"; Interactive menus; Production notes; Theatrical trailer; Scene access; Subtitles: English & Français
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Editorial Reviews

All Movie Guide - Richard Gilliam
Friendly Persuasion is a charming, sensitive tale of a family of Quakers that attempts to maintain their pacifist ideals amid the turmoil of the U.S. Civil War. Best-known for playing quiet, understated characters who use violence when pushed too far, Gary Cooper gets the opportunity to explore a more peaceful resolution -- though the film occasionally suggests that no person can be completely pacifistic. The tech credits are solid, as should be expected for a film directed by William Wyler; of particular note are Dimitri Tiomkin's score and Dorothy Jeakins's costume design. Though the film tends to exaggerate Quaker speech, the performances are convincing, and the screenplay (by blacklisted Michael Wilson) does a good job of transferring Jessamyn West's story to the screen. The film received six Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, though it did not win in any category.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 12/5/2000
  • UPC: 085391669326
  • Original Release: 1956

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  • Source: Warner Home Video
  • Region Code: 1
  • Presentation: Wide Screen / Mono
  • Sound: monaural
  • Language: English, Français
  • Time: 2:17:00
  • Format: DVD
  • Sales rank: 228

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Gary Cooper Jess Birdwell
Dorothy McGuire Eliza Birdwell
Anthony Perkins Josh Birdwell
Marjorie Main Widow Hudspeth
Robert Middleton Sam Jordan
Richard Eyer Little Jess
Phyllis Love Mattie Birdwell
Mark Richman Gard Jordan
Walter Catlett Prof. Waldo Quigley
Richard Hale Elder Purdy
Joel Fluellen Enoch
Theodore Newton Army Major
John Smith Caleb
Mary Carr Emma, Quaker Woman
Edna Skinner Widow Hudspeth's Daughter
Marjorie Durant Widow Hudspeth's Daughter
Russell Simpson Elder
Charles Halton Elder
Everett Glass Elder
James Anderson Poor Loser
John Parker Compton Rebel Lieutenant
Chuck Courtney Reb Courier
John Craven Leader
James Dobson Rebel Soldier
Richard Garland Bushwhacker
Frank S. Hagney Lemonade Vendor
Harry Hines Barker
Earl Hodgins Shooting Gallery Operator
Jean Innes Mrs. Purdy
Tom Irish Young Rebel
Mary Jackson Country Woman
Frank Jenks Shell Game Man
Diane Jergens Young Girl Elizabeth
Donald Kerr Manager
Helen Kleeb Old Lady
Norman Leavitt Clem
Nelson Leigh Minister
John M. Pickard Ex-Sergeant
Ivan Rasputin Billy Goat
Henry Rowland O'Hara
Ralph Sanford Businessman
William Schallert Young Husband
James Seay Rebel Captain
Joe Turkel
Steve Warren Haskell
Technical Credits
William Wyler Director, Producer
Robert Belcher Editor
Edward A. Biery Editor
Ellsworth Fredericks Cinematographer
Gordon R. Glennan Sound/Sound Designer
Edward S. Haworth Art Director
Bert Henrikson Costumes/Costume Designer
Dorothy Jeakins Costumes/Costume Designer
Austen Jewell Asst. Director
Joseph Kish Set Decoration/Design
Joe Kish Set Decoration/Design
Emile LaVigne Makeup
Augie Lohman Special Effects
Robert Swink Editor
Dimitri Tiomkin Score Composer
Paul Webster Songwriter
Jessamyn West Consultant/advisor
Michael Wilson Screenwriter
Robert Wyler Associate Producer
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Scene Index

Side #1 --
0. Scene Selections
1. Embroidered Credits [1:57]
2. The Goose and I [2:54]
3. Mattie and Josh [2:34]
4. Thy Directions [2:25]
5. The Ride to Meeting [6:37]
6. Two Houses of God [2:39]
7. God Is Love [1:59]
8. Major Harvey's Entreaty [6:08]
9. Gard Comes Calling [3:33]
10. Jennings County Fair [3:43]
11. Forgetting Themselves [5:47]
12. An Altercation [4:16]
13. On the Road [2:40]
14. The Ladies Hudspeth [5:28]
15. Horse Trading [3:13]
16. Marry Me, Marry Me [3:42]
17. Eliza or the Organ [3:38]
18. Sam's Timely Visit [4:09]
19. A Night Out [2:39]
20. Godspeed [4:20]
21. The Race to Meeting [4:37]
22. Vocal Prayer [8:43]
23. Silent Prayer [3:00]
24. Hard Not to Be Clumsy [4:54]
25. Farewell to Gard [4:57]
26. Not His Conscience [3:23]
27. Prayer and a Choice [5:03]
28. Readying for Battle [2:53]
29. A Better Way of Settling Things [3:02]
30. Enemy in His Sights [4:24]
31. Rifle in Hand [3:19]
32. Welcoming the Raiders [1:46]
33. Defending Samantha [2:20]
34. A Friend's Death [2:26]
35. "I'll not harm thee" [2:43]
36. A Survivor [2:03]
37. Veterans Off to Meeting [3:25]
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Menu

Side #1 --
   Special Features
      Cast & Crew
      "Wide Wide World"
      Behind the Scenes
      Awards
      Theatrical Trailer
   Languages
   Play Movie
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Customer Reviews

Average Rating 4.5
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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Wonderful!!!!

    I'm sorry to see the first review. My copy of this DVD is perfect, no problems whatsoever.
    This is a charming clean movie that men and women alike will enjoy....my all time favorite. Gary Cooper and Dorothy McGuire are magic in this one. The rest of the cast including Anthony Perkins are wonderful also. Full of laugh out loud humor with serious historic undertones, love, action, and thought provoking dialogue. You won't be disappointed and will cherish it as part of your DVD collection.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    A friendly caution for thee

    Friendly Persuasion has always been one of my favorites. I have had a VHS version for sometime and play it every other year or so, I don't want to ware it out. The movie is filled with humor, romance, adventure and is a sure hit with any member of the family. The DVD version is, as far as I can tell, an unabridged version of the original and it is in wide screen. The video quality is outstanding, even on my older 27 inch reciever. Unfortunately, the sound tract is botched! The sound wavers like the film can't get up to steady speed. The voice dialog does not seem to be affected, however, Pat Boone's golden redition of Friendly Persuasion is definately a disaster. Other parts of the musical score exhibit the same problem. If the sound track was right, I would give two more stars to this DVD's rating.

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