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For the Service
“Massacre In 'Hell's Half Acre'”
10.0 / 10• 1936• 1h 5m•NR• English
Western
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Buck Jones
Buck O'Bryan
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Buck Jones's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. For the Service is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
