
American Empire
Western
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Richard Dix
Richard Dix
Dan Taylor
Richard Dix
Dan Taylor


Leo Carrillo
Leo Carrillo
Dominique Beauchard
Leo Carrillo
Dominique Beauchard


Preston Foster
Preston Foster
Paxton Bryce
Preston Foster
Paxton Bryce


Frances Gifford
Frances Gifford
Abigail 'Abby' Taylor, Dan's Sister
Frances Gifford
Abigail 'Abby' Taylor, Dan's Sister


Robert Barrat
Robert Barrat
Crowder, Small Rancher
Robert Barrat
Crowder, Small Rancher


Jack La Rue
Jack La Rue
Pierre - Beauchard Henchman
Jack La Rue
Pierre - Beauchard Henchman


Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Sailaway
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Sailaway


Cliff Edwards
Cliff Edwards
Runty
Cliff Edwards
Runty
Merrill Rodin
Merrill Rodin
Paxton Bryce Jr.
Merrill Rodin
Paxton Bryce Jr.


Chris-Pin Martin
Chris-Pin Martin
Augustin - Beauchard Henchman
Chris-Pin Martin
Augustin - Beauchard Henchman
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