American Empire
“THE THUNDERING THRILLING SAGA OF THE WINNING OF THE WEST!”
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.
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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
Richard Webb
Crane
William Farnum
Louisiana Judge
Etta McDaniel
Willa May
Hal Taliaferro
Malone
Charles Judels
Storekeeper (uncredited)
Tom London
Rider with Crowder's Posse (uncredited)
Ben Corbett
Rider
Dick Dickinson
Rider
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 11, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William C. McGann
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Robert Bren, Gladys Atwater
- Original Score
- Gerard Carbonara
- Original Title
- American Empire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William C. McGann
J. Robert Bren, Gladys Atwater
Gerard Carbonara
Russell Harlan
Carroll Lewis
Lewis J. Rachmil, Harry R. Sherman, Dick Dickson
Department Leadership Roster
William C. McGann
Director
Lewis J. Rachmil
Producer
Harry R. Sherman
Producer
Dick Dickson
Producer
Russell Harlan
Director of Photography
Carroll Lewis
Editor
J. Robert Bren
Screenplay
Gladys Atwater
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Empire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of American Empire includes Richard Dix, Leo Carrillo, Preston Foster, Frances Gifford, Robert Barrat.
When was American Empire released and how long is it?
American Empire was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for American Empire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for American Empire was composed by Gerard Carbonara.
What is the age rating and content advisory for American Empire?
American Empire holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).