The Conquerors (1932): Cast & Plot
The Conquerors is a 1932 drama western directed by William A. Wellman, starring Richard Dix as Roger Standish / Roger Lennox, Ann Harding and Wally Albright. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Conquerors About?
The premise of The Conquerors without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
From the smoke of its chimneys, the sweat of its fields, and the faith of its people, the indomitable spirit of America persists. A newly married couple heads westward in search of fortune, founding a modest bank that grows into a thriving empire.
The Conquerors Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- year 1873
- year 1929
- panic of 1873
- economic depression
- 1890s
- newlywed
- husband wife relationship
- pre code film
- romantic western
- alcoholic doctor
- estate auction
- bank president
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- banker's daughter
- saloon
- aerial bombing
- horseless carriage
- based on story
- historical drama
- 1870s
- electrification
- grandson
- execution by hanging
- hotel owner
- 1880s
- 1900s
- 1910s
- 1920s
- twin pregnancy
- banking business
- family saga
- american west
- world war one soldier
- suicide by gunshot
- recipe
- twin boy twin girl
- family business
- sweetbread
- severe depression
- run on a bank
- lafayette escadrille
- american aviator
- stock market crash 1929
- trust fund
- horse and buggy
- family life
- 19th century
- victory parade
- physician
- widow
- implied fortune hunter
The Conquerors Cast & Characters
Richard Dix leads the cast as Roger Standish / Roger Lennox, with Ann Harding as Caroline Ogden Standish and Wally Albright as Roger Standish, Jr.. Directed by William A. Wellman; 15 actors are credited in all.
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Director William A. Wellman
- Richard Dix as Roger Standish / Roger Lennox
- Ann Harding as Caroline Ogden Standish
- Wally Albright as Roger Standish, Jr.
- Walter Walker as Thomas B. Ogden
Also Starring in The Conquerors
· 11 more- Guy Kibbee Dr. Daniel Blake
- Edna May Oliver Matilda Blake
- Marilyn Knowlden Frances Standish, as a child
- Julie Haydon Frances Standish Lennox
- Donald Cook Warren Lennox
- J. Carrol Naish Agitator
- Jason Robards Sr. Lane
- Harry Holman Stubby
- John 'Skins' Miller Skins (uncredited)
- Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher Benson
- E.H. Calvert Doctor
The Conquerors Plot Summary
What happens in The Conquerors from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Roger Standish, Richard Dix, a lowly bank clerk in a prosperous New York City around 1873, is fired after he is caught courting Caroline Ogden, the daughter of the bank’s president. The Panic of 1873 devastates the Ogden family, bringing about the elder’s financial collapse and death. Undeterred, Caroline Ogden, Ann Harding, offers to marry Roger and proposes that they travel west in search of new opportunities.
Full summary
The whole story of The Conquerors, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Conquerors?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What profession does Roger Standish hold before he is fired at the beginning of the film?
The Conquerors Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Frontier” and “March of a Nation”.
- Also known as
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- Frontier
- March of a Nation
- The Pioneer Builders
- A Caravana
- Los conquistadores
- Les conquérants
- I conquistatori
- Zdobywcy
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including 1883, The Vanquished and How the West Was Won.
The Conquerors FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Conquerors, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Conquerors?
The Conquerors runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was The Conquerors released?
The Conquerors was released on November 18, 1932.
Who directed The Conquerors?
The Conquerors was directed by William A. Wellman.
More films by William A. Wellman Who is in the cast of The Conquerors?
The Conquerors stars Richard Dix as Roger Standish / Roger Lennox, Ann Harding as Caroline Ogden Standish and Wally Albright as Roger Standish, Jr., among 15 credited actors.
Does The Conquerors have a post-credit scene?
No. The Conquerors has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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