American Empire

Year: 1942

Runtime: 82 mins

Language: English

Director: William C. McGann

Western

Richard Dix stars as Dan Taylor, a veteran who heads to Texas after the war with his longtime friend Paxton Bryce, played by Preston S. Foster. Together they strive to build a cattle empire, but Paxton’s growing ambition drives a wedge between him, Dan and his wife Abby. A personal tragedy forces Paxton to reassess his choices and return to his senses.

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