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The Conqueror

The Conqueror

19171h 20m

Overview

The life of Sam Houston, soldier, statesman, patriot and one of the founders of the Republic of Texas, is depicted.

Directed by Raoul Walsh
Written by Chester B. Clapp, Raoul Walsh, Henry Christeen Warnack
Box OfficeBudget: $300K0

Top Cast

William Farnum

William Farnum

Sam Houston

Jewel Carmen

Jewel Carmen

Eliza Allen

Charles Clary

Charles Clary

Sidney Stokes

James A. Marcus

James A. Marcus

Jumbo

William Eagle Shirt

William Eagle Shirt

Indian Chief

Themes & Keywords

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About The Conqueror

The Conqueror is a western film released in 1917 exploring themes of biography, lost film. Directed by Raoul Walsh, it stars William Farnum, Jewel Carmen, Charles Clary. The life of Sam Houston, soldier, statesman, patriot and one of the founders of the Republic of Texas, is depicted.

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