Buck Jones

Acting

Buck Jones

Born December 11, 1891 · Vincennes, Indiana, USA

Died November 30, 1942 · aged 50

Buck Jones was an American actor, known for his work in many popular Western movies. In his early film appearances, he was credited as Charles Jones.

Known For

Hello TroubleHello Trouble · 1932
Hello Trouble
★ 7.01932
MovieWestern
After killing a friend in a gunfight, Jeff Douglas quits the Texas Rangers. He arrives at the Kenyon ranch just as Jonathan Kenyon apparently commits suicide. He and Janet Kenyon then become the new half owners. At first, he refuses to wear a gun and is believed to be a coward, but as trouble mounts, he straps it on once again.
Meanwhile, Back at the RanchMeanwhile, Back at the Ranch · 1976
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch
★ 8.51976
MovieWesternComedy
A Western-genre narrative, loosely woven from old clips from B-Western features.
The Boss of Camp 4The Boss of Camp 4 · 1922
The Boss of Camp 4
★ 10.01922
MovieAction
To fulfill a contract entered into by his boss, Chet Fanning agrees to finish the construction within a certain amount of time. However, Andrew Paxton has an enemy in the camp's boss, Dave Miller, who is determined to see the job fail.
Square ShooterSquare Shooter · 1920
Square Shooter
★ 8.01920
MovieWestern
Chick Crandall, half owner of the Flying A Ranch, returns home after a five-year absence and, because he is suspicious of his foreman Sam Curtis' activities, decides to proceed incognito. Disguised as Harold Montague, his partner's son, Chick works among the ranch hands and discovers that Curtis is rustling cattle and is responsible for driving Barbara Hampton and her aunt from their home.
Empty SaddlesEmpty Saddles · 1936
Empty Saddles
★ 10.01936
MovieWestern
Buck runs into trouble when he buys a deserted cattle ranch that he turns into a dude ranch.
The Phantom RiderThe Phantom Rider · 1936
The Phantom Rider
★ 7.01936
MovieActionWestern
The Phantom Rider helps Mary Grayson thwart a plot to steal her land.
Outlawed GunsOutlawed Guns · 1935
Outlawed Guns
★ 8.01935
MovieWestern
Outlawed Guns stars Buck Jones as Reece Rivers, the nice-guy older brother of headstrong Babe Rivers. When Babe gets mixed up with outlaws, Reece loyally takes the rap. Eventually Babe pays for his recklessness with his life, but not before leading Reece to the film's head bad guy, gambler Jack Keeler.
Law of the TexanLaw of the Texan · 1938
Law of the Texan
★ 8.01938
MovieWestern
Ore shipments are being stolen and the Rangers send Buck and his men to guard the next shipment. When that is stolen also, Buck is kicked out of the Rangers.

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Riders of Death ValleyRiders of Death Valley · 1941
Riders of Death Valley
★ 6.81941
MovieActionWestern
The Saturday matinee crowd got two cowboy stars for the price of one in this lavishly budgeted western serial starring former singing cowboy Dick Foran and Buck Jones. The latter contributed deadpan humor to the proceedings, making Jones perhaps the highest paid B-western comedy relief in history. The two heroes defend the Death Valley borax miners from an outlaw gang headed by Wolf Reade. An extraordinarily strong cast -- for a serial, at least -- supported the stars, headed by Charles Bickford as Reade, Leo Carillo, Lon Chaney, Jr., and silent screen star Monte Blue. Leading lady Jeanne Kelly later changed her name to Jean Brooks and starred in the atmospheric RKO thriller The Seventh Victim (1943). Universal claimed to have spent $1 million on this serial and made sure to get their money's worth by endlessly recycling the action footage in serials and B-westerns for years to come.

Tombstone

Bar NothingBar Nothing · 1921
Bar Nothing
★ 7.01921
MovieWestern
Ranchers Bess Lynne and her invalid brother, Harold, seek the services of a competent foreman. Duke, of the "Bar Nothin'" ranch, rides into town and takes the job. Crooked cattle buyer Bill Harliss, aided by Bess's unscrupulous suitor, Stinson, tries to coerce the Lynnes to sell their herd at a low price. Duke learns of their scheme and forces him to buy the cattle at its full market value. As retribution, Stinson robs Duke and leaves him in the desert to die, but the foreman catches a stray horse and returns to the ranch. Stinson convinces Bess and Harold to return East with him, claiming that Duke has stolen their money and escaped into Mexico. As the train leaves the station, Duke chases and subdues Stinson, winning Bess for himself.

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