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American Empire (1942)

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Originally slated for release through Paramount Pictures but ultimately distributed by United Artists, American Empire is a western "special" from Hopalong Cassidy producer Harry "Pop" Sherman. Set during the Reconstruction period, the film stars Richard Dix and Preston S. Foster as Dan Taylor and Paxton Bryce, two longtime friends seeking their fortune in postwar Texas. With the considerable assistance of Dan's sister and Paxton's wife Abby (Frances Gifford), the two comrades establish a

Unrated, 1 hr. 22 min.

Western, Action & Adventure, Classics

Directed By: William C. McGann

In Theaters: Dec 11, 1942 Wide

On DVD: Jan 25, 2005

Cast

Leo Carrillo
Dominique Bouchard
Preston S. Foster
Paxton Bryce
Frances Gifford
Abby Taylor
Robert H. Barrat
Crowder
Jack LaRue
Pierre
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Sailaway
Cliff Edwards
Runty
Merrill Rodin
Paxton Bryce Jr.
Chris-Pin Martin
Augustin
Richard Webb
Crane
William Farnum
Louisiana Judge
Etta McDaniel
Willa May
Hal Taliaferro
Malone
Richard Dix
Dan Taylor
Tom London
Wally Wales
Jack La Rue
William C. McGann

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