For the Service
“Massacre In 'Hell's Half Acre'”
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.
Top Cast
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Buck Jones
Buck O'Bryan
Phillip Trent
George Murphy
Edward Keane
Captain Murphy
Fred Kohler
Bruce Howard
Beth Marion
Penny Carson
Frank McGlynn Sr.
Jim, a Scout
Ben Corbett
Ben, a Scout
Chief Thunderbird
Chief Big Bear
Robert McKenzie
Sherman
Silver
Buck's Horse
Roy Bucko
Stagecoach Driver (uncredited)
Richard Cramer
Henchman (uncredited)
Alfred P. James
Carson (uncredited)
Cactus Mack
Soldier (uncredited)
Lafe McKee
Rancher Johnson (uncredited)
Artie Ortego
Henchman (uncredited)
Allan Sears
Henchman (uncredited)
William Steele
Henchman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Buck Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Isadore Bernstein
- Original Title
- For the Service
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Buck Jones Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Buck Jones
Isadore Bernstein
Department Leadership Roster
Isadore Bernstein
Screenplay
Buck Jones
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About For the Service
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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.
Who directed For the Service?
For the Service was directed by Buck Jones.
Who stars in For the Service?
The principal cast of For the Service includes Buck Jones, Phillip Trent, Edward Keane, Fred Kohler, Beth Marion.
When was For the Service released and how long is it?
For the Service was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for For the Service?
For the Service holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).