For the Service

Jun 1, 1936

1h 5m

★ 0.0

Massacre In 'Hell's Half Acre'

Overview

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.

Genres

Western

Production Companies

Universal Pictures

Buck Jones Productions

For the Service Trailers

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Cast

Buck O'Bryan

Buck Jones

George Murphy

Phillip Trent

Captain Murphy

Edward Keane

Bruce Howard

Fred Kohler

Penny Carson

Beth Marion

Jim, a Scout

Frank McGlynn Sr.

Ben, a Scout

Ben Corbett

Chief Big Bear

Chief Thunderbird

Sherman

Robert McKenzie

Buck's Horse

Silver

Stagecoach Driver (uncredited)

Roy Bucko

Henchman (uncredited)

Richard Cramer

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