For the Service (1936)
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.
What is For the Service about?
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. For the Service is a Western movie, released on 1936-06-01, runtime 65 minutes.
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Directed by
Buck Jones
Cast
- Buck Jones as Buck O'Bryan
- Phillip Trent as George Murphy
- Edward Keane as Captain Murphy
- Fred Kohler as Bruce Howard
- Beth Marion as Penny Carson
- Frank McGlynn Sr. as Jim, a Scout
- Ben Corbett as Ben, a Scout
- Chief Thunderbird as Chief Big Bear
- Robert McKenzie as Sherman
- Silver as Buck's Horse
- Roy Bucko as Stagecoach Driver (uncredited)
- Richard Cramer as Henchman (uncredited)
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