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For the Service
Massacre In 'Hell's Half Acre'
Genres
Western
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.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
65 min
Release Date
1936-06-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
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Vote Average
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Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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)
Chief Thundercloud
Indian Brave (uncredited)
Francis Walker
Army Scout (uncredited)
Niles Welch
Parson (uncredited)
Slim Whitaker
Henchman (uncredited)
Blackie Whiteford
Henchman (uncredited)
Hank Worden
Henchman (uncredited)
Jack Ingram
Army Scout (uncredited)
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