American Empire (1942)
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.
Director: William C. McGann
Genre: Western
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: December 11, 1942
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
- Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams - Sailaway
- Cliff Edwards - Runty
- Merrill Rodin - Paxton Bryce Jr.
- Chris-Pin Martin - Augustin - Beauchard Henchman
Screenplay
- J. Robert Bren (Screenplay)
- Gladys Atwater (Screenplay)
- J. Robert Bren (Story)
- Gladys Atwater (Story)
Music: Gerard Carbonara
Cinematography: Russell Harlan
Editing: Carroll Lewis
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
empire, texan
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is American Empire about?
- 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.
- Who directed American Empire?
- American Empire was directed by William C. McGann.
- Who stars in American Empire?
- American Empire stars Richard Dix, Leo Carrillo, Preston Foster, Frances Gifford, Robert Barrat, Jack La Rue.
- How long is American Empire?
- American Empire has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is American Empire?
- American Empire is a Western film.
- Where was American Empire produced?
- American Empire was produced in United States of America.