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OPEN CLASSIC CINEMA · 334

American Empire

194282 minUnited States

Video edition: YouTube
Original language: English
This copy runs: 80:42
Subtitles: English

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Synopsis

After the Civil War, former soldiers try to turn a Texas cattle venture into a lasting fortune. Rustlers and harsh conditions are only part of the danger. As their holdings expand, disagreements over loyalty and control threaten to destroy the partnership that made the enterprise possible.

Cast

Richard Dix

Dan Taylor

Leo Carrillo

Dominique Beauchard

Preston Foster

Paxton Bryce

Frances Gifford

Abigail 'Abby' Taylor, Dan's Sister

DirectorsWilliam C. McGann

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Richard Dix — Unknown author · Public domain
Leo Carrillo — Clarence Sinclair Bull for MGM · Public domain
Preston Foster — Photographer not credited · Public domain
Frances Gifford — Studio Publicity · Public domain

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