American Empire
THE THUNDERING THRILLING SAGA OF THE WINNING OF THE WEST!
1942 · 1h 22m · Passed
Western
Directed by
William C. McGann
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.
Director and cast
- William C. McGann Director
- Richard Dix as Dan Taylor
- Leo Carrillo as Dominique Beauchard
- Preston Foster as Paxton Bryce
- Frances Gifford as Abigail 'Abby' Taylor, Dan's Sister
- Robert Barrat as Crowder, Small Rancher
- Jack La Rue as Pierre - Beauchard Henchman
- Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams as Sailaway
- Cliff Edwards as Runty
- Merrill Rodin as Paxton Bryce Jr.
- Chris-Pin Martin as Augustin - Beauchard Henchman
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