Friendly Persuasion (1956)
In Friendly Persuasion, a timeless theme of teenage rebellion gets taken to a new setting. Papa Gary Cooper and Mama Dorothy McGuire are Quakers and have raised their family in strict accordance with their views. There are more “thees” and “thous” in this movie than you can shake a stick at. When Gary gets into a horse and buggy race on the way to church with his neighbor, Dorothy scolds him. Can’t get into too much trouble around these folks!
Who’s the teenager who breaks his parents hearts? Young Anthony Perkins in his breakthrough Oscar-nominated role. He’s an absolute doll in this movie and gives such a heart-wrenching performance, it’s almost impossible to believe he could ever play a villain. Poor Tony only had four more years to play good guys before making the mistake of Psycho. I’ve never seen Psycho, so I enjoy watching his talent (and his handsome mug) in his earlier movies.
It’s ironic that I normally find both Gary Cooper and Dorothy McGuire irritating, but since they’re supposed to be placid and peace loving, their monotone voices completely work. Gary’s hesitancy and Dorothy’s soothing lilt make so much sense, since they’re Quakers. And how funny is it that in High Noon, Gary Cooper’s character married a Quaker woman?
Rent this 1950s classic, even if you don’t like Gary Cooper. You can always fast-forward his scenes and only watch the cutie-pie’s scenes. You’ll get treated to the beautiful song and theme music “Thee I Love” by Dimitri Tiomkin, and you’ll also see a new way in which war can destroy a family.
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Who’s the teenager who breaks his parents hearts? Young Anthony Perkins in his breakthrough Oscar-nominated role. He’s an absolute doll in this movie and gives such a heart-wrenching performance, it’s almost impossible to believe he could ever play a villain. Poor Tony only had four more years to play good guys before making the mistake of Psycho. I’ve never seen Psycho, so I enjoy watching his talent (and his handsome mug) in his earlier movies.
It’s ironic that I normally find both Gary Cooper and Dorothy McGuire irritating, but since they’re supposed to be placid and peace loving, their monotone voices completely work. Gary’s hesitancy and Dorothy’s soothing lilt make so much sense, since they’re Quakers. And how funny is it that in High Noon, Gary Cooper’s character married a Quaker woman?
Rent this 1950s classic, even if you don’t like Gary Cooper. You can always fast-forward his scenes and only watch the cutie-pie’s scenes. You’ll get treated to the beautiful song and theme music “Thee I Love” by Dimitri Tiomkin, and you’ll also see a new way in which war can destroy a family.
Want to watch it? Click here to watch it on ok.ru. And thanks "Sara Corales" for posting!
More Gary Cooper movies here!