For the Service (1936)
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.
Director:
Buck Jones
Writer:
Isadore Bernstein
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Buck Jones as Buck O'Bryan |
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Phillip Trent as George Murphy |
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Edward Keane as Captain Murphy |
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Fred Kohler as Bruce Howard |
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Beth Marion as Penny Carson |
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Frank McGlynn Sr. as Jim, a Scout |
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Ben Corbett as Ben, a Scout |
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Chief Thunderbird as Chief Big Bear |
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Robert McKenzie as Sherman |
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Silver as Buck's Horse |
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Roy Bucko as Stagecoach Driver (uncredited) |
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Richard Cramer as Henchman (uncredited) |
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Alfred P. James as Carson (uncredited) |
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Cactus Mack as Soldier (uncredited) |
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Lafe McKee as Rancher Johnson (uncredited) |
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Artie Ortego as Henchman (uncredited) |
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Allan Sears as Henchman (uncredited) |
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William Steele as Henchman (uncredited) |
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Chief Thundercloud as Indian Brave (uncredited) |
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Francis Walker as Army Scout (uncredited) |
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Niles Welch as Parson (uncredited) |
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Slim Whitaker as Henchman (uncredited) |
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Blackie Whiteford as Henchman (uncredited) |
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Hank Worden as Henchman (uncredited) |
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Jack Ingram as Army Scout (uncredited) |
| Directing | Buck Jones | Director |
| Writing | Isadore Bernstein | Screenplay |