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American Empire
Release Date: December 11, 1942
Run Time: 82 mins
Genre: Western
Color: Black and White
Country: USA
Director: William C. McGann
Stars: Richard Dix, Leo Carrillo, Preston Foster, Frances Gifford
Synopsis: This epic of America's westward march stars Leo Carrillo and Preston Foster in a tale of men building a cattle empire, only to battle rustlers, the weather, and each other! The romantic adventure from director William C. McGann (In Old California, Alcatraz Island) features a strong leading performance by Oscar nominated RKO star Richard Dix (Cimarron, The Ghost Ship) plus cinematography by six-time Oscar nominee Russell Harlan (To Kill a Mockingbird, Rio Bravo).
Format: Pro-Res, 23.98 fps, SD
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