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American Empire

Dec 11, 1942
1h 22m
★ 3.8

THE THUNDERING THRILLING SAGA OF THE WINNING OF THE WEST!

Overview

Richard Dix as Dan Taylor and Preston S. Foster as Paxton Bryce are two longtime friends seeking their fortune in Texas after the war. The two men decide, not without problems, to establish a cattle empire. Paxton becoming too ambitious, distances himself from Dan and Abby, Paxton's wife. It will only be after a personal tragedy that he will come back to his senses.

Genres

Western

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

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Cast

Richard Dix

Dan Taylor

Richard Dix

Leo Carrillo

Dominique Beauchard

Leo Carrillo

Preston Foster

Paxton Bryce

Preston Foster

Frances Gifford

Abigail 'Abby' Taylor, Dan's Sister

Frances Gifford

Robert Barrat

Crowder, Small Rancher

Robert Barrat

Jack La Rue

Pierre - Beauchard Henchman

Jack La Rue

Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams

Sailaway

Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams

Cliff Edwards

Runty

Cliff Edwards

Merrill Rodin

Paxton Bryce Jr.

Merrill Rodin

Chris-Pin Martin

Augustin - Beauchard Henchman

Chris-Pin Martin

Richard Webb

Crane

Richard Webb

William Farnum

Louisiana Judge

William Farnum