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For the Service

"Massacre In 'Hell's Half Acre'"

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

  • Buck Jones

    Buck Jones

    Buck O'Bryan

  • Phillip Trent

    Phillip Trent

    George Murphy

  • Edward Keane

    Edward Keane

    Captain Murphy

  • Fred Kohler

    Fred Kohler

    Bruce Howard

  • Beth Marion

    Beth Marion

    Penny Carson

  • Frank McGlynn Sr.

    Frank McGlynn Sr.

    Jim, a Scout

  • Ben Corbett

    Ben Corbett

    Ben, a Scout

  • Chief Thunderbird

    Chief Thunderbird

    Chief Big Bear

  • Robert McKenzie

    Robert McKenzie

    Sherman

Overview

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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