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American Empire 1942 Directed by William C. McGann

THE THUNDERING THRILLING SAGA OF THE WINNING OF THE WEST!

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gnere Western
Production Company Paramount Pictures
Release Date 11 December 1942
82 mins
Cast
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
Merrill Rodin Paxton Bryce Jr.
Chris-Pin Martin Augustin - Beauchard Henchman
William Farnum Louisiana Judge
Etta McDaniel Willa May
Charles Judels Storekeeper (uncredited)
Tom London Rider with Crowder's Posse (uncredited)
Sam Flint Doctor
Frank McCarroll Crowder Rider
Frank Mills Riverboat Crewman
Nestor Paiva Defense Attorney
Jack Rockwell Ranchhand