Alias variant of Marshal Buck Roberts, featured in Arizona Bound.
A seasoned U.S. Marshal and central Rough Rider who uses courage, disguise, and investigative skill to defeat criminals.
Town bum who rescues Bill, helps him get a job, recovers stolen memorial fund money from Harvey Cahill, escapes false arrest, stops outlaws from robbing the bank, rescues a kidnapped boy, and wins Mary's heart.
The protagonist who studies for the ministry, serves two years in prison for a murder framed by his brother, returns as a ridiculed minister, shields his brother in church, fights the antagonist's gang to save a Salvation Army girl, and is ultimately cleared to marry her.
Buck Gordon is a hired investigator brought in by rancher John Mulford to track down a gang of cattle rustlers. He meets Mary Gray and, facing threats to her and the gold discovered by her grandfather, draws on his own resources and the help of his horse Silver to protect her.
A U.S. Marshal entrusted with protecting the wagon train carrying railroad supplies to Beaver Lake. He shares responsibility for the train with Sandy Hopkins, helps repel a later attack with Sandy and friendly Indians, and provides evidence that Jim Corkle and his gang were behind the earlier raids.
Matt is Steve’s buddy and the central figure seeking to avenge Steve’s murder. He takes a job at the Red Eagle mine, where he faces the crooked foreman’s efforts to frame and discredit him. After rescuing Bertie from a mine fire and later protecting her from Spangler, Matt gives up his claim when he realizes he loves her; Bertie asks him to take her and the whole mine.
Slag is a boxer and Pat Rogers’ boyfriend. After Pins dies during a safe robbery, Slag accompanies Pat to Pins’ country home, where they pose as a married couple and take in Ted. Later, Slag is struck on the jaw by the grown Ted but persuades him not to accept Cash Enright’s offer to fight.
A corrupt sheriff who is in league with Tom Cook after Tom becomes an outlaw. His alliance places him on Tom's side, in contrast to David Cook, the honest lawman. The plot summary identifies his corruption and connection to Tom but gives no further details about his actions.
U.S. Marshal and leader of the Rough Riders trio, known for justice and marksmanship.
The ranch owner who cuts his vacation short to resolve a cattle rustling dispute. He defends his foreman, takes refuge in a mountain cabin, stands his ground against attackers, and ultimately reconciles with his friend to win the affection of Bertie Roberts.
A small-town idler who falls in love with Janet, an actress stranded there with her company. When Al tries to keep Janet from leaving, Bill sells his three prize dogs to buy her tickets. Later, he travels to New York, is injured in an accident, and eventually helps rescue Janet from another man's advances.
Buck Jones has 180 screen credits in a career dating back to 1914. Their work is anchored in the Rough Riders Collection universe with 8 titles. Signature works include Hello Trouble, Dawn on the Great Divide, Riders of the West. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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