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      American Empire

      Released Dec 11, 1942 1h 22m Western List
      Reviews After the Civil War, friends Dan Taylor (Richard Dix) and Paxton Bryce (Preston Foster) yearn for new lives. While captaining a riverboat, the friends confront Creole cattle rustler Dominique Beauchard (Leo Carrillo). Learning of Beauchard's intent to cheat them, the men keep his cattle, and Paxton convinces Dan to turn to cattle ranching. Their ranch becomes successful, and Paxton eventually marries Dan's sister, Abby (Frances Gifford) -- but Beauchard soon returns to challenge them. Read More Read Less Watch on Prime Video Stream Now

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      Audience Member Seen a lot worse. You will regret the 2 hour loss in your life span if you're not a western fan. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis After the Civil War, friends Dan Taylor (Richard Dix) and Paxton Bryce (Preston Foster) yearn for new lives. While captaining a riverboat, the friends confront Creole cattle rustler Dominique Beauchard (Leo Carrillo). Learning of Beauchard's intent to cheat them, the men keep his cattle, and Paxton convinces Dan to turn to cattle ranching. Their ranch becomes successful, and Paxton eventually marries Dan's sister, Abby (Frances Gifford) -- but Beauchard soon returns to challenge them.
      Director
      William McGann
      Distributor
      United Artists
      Production Co
      Harry Sherman Productions
      Genre
      Western
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Dec 11, 1942, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Aug 7, 2015
      Runtime
      1h 22m
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