American Empire

American Empire

THE THUNDERING THRILLING SAGA OF THE WINNING OF THE WEST!

NR 1942 · 82 min · ★ 5.0 · Western

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.

Directed by William C. McGann · Written by J. Robert Bren

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Richard Dix Dan Taylor
Leo Carrillo Dominique Beauchard
Preston Foster Paxton Bryce
Frances Gifford Abigail 'Abby' Taylor, Dan's Sister
Robert Barrat Crowder, Small Rancher
Jack La Rue Pierre - Beauchard Henchman
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams Sailaway
Cliff Edwards Runty
Merrill Rodin Paxton Bryce Jr.
Chris-Pin Martin Augustin - Beauchard Henchman
Richard Webb Crane
William Farnum Louisiana Judge

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