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For the Service
For the Service
  1. Movies
  2. For the Service

For the Service

1936
1h 5m
Western

Status

Released

Release

1936

Runtime

1h 5m

Storyline

"Massacre In 'Hell's Half Acre'"

Cowboy star Buck Jones made his directorial debut with the Universal western For the Service. Jones is cast as Indian scout Buck O'Bryan, trying his best to keep the peace between the Native Americans and a government outpost. O'Bryan is replaced by George Murphy, the son of commanding officer Captain Murphy. Obviously unqualified for his job, Murphy proves himself a coward and a weakling, forcing O'Bryan to take over when the fort is besieged by outlaw Bruce Howard and his gang.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 5m
Jun 1, 1936
Languages
English
Director
Buck Jones
Buck Jones
Production
Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures
Buck Jones Productions
Buck Jones Productions
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

25 Cast Members

Buck Jones

Buck Jones

Buck O'Bryan

Phillip Trent

Phillip Trent

George Murphy

Edward Keane

Edward Keane

Captain Murphy

Fred Kohler

Fred Kohler

Bruce Howard

Beth Marion

Beth Marion

Penny Carson

Frank McGlynn Sr.

Frank McGlynn Sr.

Jim, a Scout

Ben Corbett

Ben Corbett

Ben, a Scout

Chief Thunderbird

Chief Thunderbird

Chief Big Bear

Robert McKenzie

Robert McKenzie

Sherman

Silver

Buck's Horse

Roy Bucko

Stagecoach Driver (uncredited)

Richard Cramer

Richard Cramer

Henchman (uncredited)

Alfred P. James

Carson (uncredited)

Cactus Mack

Cactus Mack

Soldier (uncredited)

Lafe McKee

Lafe McKee

Rancher Johnson (uncredited)

Artie Ortego

Artie Ortego

Henchman (uncredited)

Allan Sears

Allan Sears

Henchman (uncredited)

William Steele

William Steele

Henchman (uncredited)

Chief Thundercloud

Chief Thundercloud

Indian Brave (uncredited)

Francis Walker

Army Scout (uncredited)

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