For the Service(1936)
Massacre In 'Hell's Half Acre'
For the Service Synopsis
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 (1936) is a western film directed by Buck Jones, released on June 1, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars Buck Jones, Phillip Trent, Edward Keane and Fred Kohler. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Buck Jones
- Writers:
- Isadore Bernstein
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Buck Jones Productions
- Status:
- Released
For the Service Cast & Crew
Main 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
Silver
as Buck's Horse
- Roy Bucko
Roy Bucko
as Stagecoach Driver (uncredited)
Richard Cramer
as Henchman (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Buck Jones, written by Isadore Bernstein.
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For the Service Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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For the Service – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in For the Service?
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The main cast of For the Service (1936) includes Buck Jones, Phillip Trent, Edward Keane, Fred Kohler and Beth Marion. The film was directed by Buck Jones. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was For the Service released?
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For the Service was released on June 1, 1936 and runs for 1h 5m.
Is For the Service worth watching?
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For the Service (1936) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.