American Empire

1h 22min

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.

Cast

Richard Dix

Richard Dix

Dan Taylor
Leo Carrillo

Leo Carrillo

Dominique Beauchard
Preston Foster

Preston Foster

Paxton Bryce
Frances Gifford

Frances Gifford

Abigail 'Abby' Taylor, Dan's Sister
Robert Barrat

Robert Barrat

Crowder, Small Rancher
Jack La Rue

Jack La Rue

Pierre - Beauchard Henchman
Merrill Rodin

Merrill Rodin

Paxton Bryce Jr.
Chris-Pin Martin

Chris-Pin Martin

Augustin - Beauchard Henchman
William Farnum

William Farnum

Louisiana Judge
Etta McDaniel

Etta McDaniel

Willa May
Charles Judels

Charles Judels

Storekeeper (uncredited)
Tom London

Tom London

Rider with Crowder's Posse (uncredited)
Sam Flint

Sam Flint

Doctor
Frank McCarroll

Frank McCarroll

Crowder Rider
Frank Mills

Frank Mills

Riverboat Crewman
Nestor Paiva

Nestor Paiva

Defense Attorney
Jack Rockwell

Jack Rockwell

Ranchhand

Release date

11th Dec 1942

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English