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For the Service

Name: For the Service
Genre: Western
Released: 1936-06-01
Cast: Buck Jones, Phillip Trent, Edward Keane, Fred Kohler, Beth Marion

1936 | 65 min | Western

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for most people.
The mood: Easygoing.
The pace: Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 5 min.
What might put you off: Made in 1936: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 446 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Buck Jones

Buck JonesBuck O'Bryan
Phillip TrentGeorge Murphy
Edward KeaneCaptain Murphy
Fred KohlerBruce Howard
Beth MarionPenny Carson
Frank McGlynn Sr.Jim, a Scout
Ben CorbettBen, a Scout
Chief ThunderbirdChief Big Bear
Robert McKenzieSherman
SilverBuck's Horse