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For the Service (1936)

NR · 1936-06-01 · 1h 5m · EN
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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.

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Buck JonesBuck JonesBuck O'BryanPhillip TrentPhillip TrentGeorge MurphyEdward KeaneEdward KeaneCaptain MurphyFred KohlerFred KohlerBruce HowardBeth MarionBeth MarionPenny CarsonFrank McGlynn Sr.Frank McGlynn Sr.Jim, a ScoutBen CorbettBen CorbettBen, a ScoutChief ThunderbirdChief ThunderbirdChief Big BearRobert McKenzieRobert McKenzieShermanSilverSilverBuck's HorseRoy BuckoRoy BuckoStagecoach Driver (uncredited)Richard CramerRichard CramerHenchman (uncredited)

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Genre affinityWesternTheme affinitySon · Wagon Train · RancherPacingShortDirector preference319117Actor preference159817 · 434975 · 108911Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about For the Service

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.

How long is For the Service?

For the Service has a runtime of 65 minutes.