American Empire(1942)
THE THUNDERING THRILLING SAGA OF THE WINNING OF THE WEST!
American Empire Synopsis
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.
American Empire (1942) is a western film directed by William C. McGann, released on December 11, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Richard Dix, Leo Carrillo, Preston Foster and Frances Gifford. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- William C. McGann
- Writers:
- Gladys Atwater, J. Robert Bren, Gladys Atwater
- Producers:
- Lewis J. Rachmil, Harry R. Sherman, Dick Dickson
- Cinematographer:
- Russell Harlan
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
American Empire Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Merrill Rodin
as Paxton Bryce Jr.
Chris-Pin Martin
as Augustin - Beauchard Henchman
Richard Webb
as Crane
William Farnum
as Louisiana Judge
Key crew
Directed by William C. McGann, written by Gladys Atwater, J. Robert Bren and Gladys Atwater, produced by Lewis J. Rachmil, Harry R. Sherman and Dick Dickson.
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American Empire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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American Empire – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch American Empire online?
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American Empire (1942) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel and Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in American Empire?
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The main cast of American Empire (1942) includes Richard Dix, Leo Carrillo, Preston Foster, Frances Gifford and Robert Barrat. The film was directed by William C. McGann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was American Empire released?
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American Empire was released on December 11, 1942 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is American Empire worth watching?
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American Empire (1942) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.