Person

Robert Emmett Tansey

Writing · 1897–1951 · Brooklyn [now in New York City], New York, USA

Biography

Robert Emmett Tansey was an American film director, producer, and screenwriter, primarily known for his work in the Western genre during the 1930s and 1940s. He directed and wrote numerous films, including Badman's Gold (1951) and Timber Terrors (1935). Tansey's contributions to B-Westerns were significant, often working with limited budgets to produce engaging stories that resonated with audiences of the time. His ability to manage multiple roles in film production showcased his dedication and versatility in the industry.

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Filmography

1978Western von gesternStory
1954Adventures of the Texas Kid: Border AmbushDirector
1951Cattle QueenDirector
1951Badman's GoldDirector
1950Federal ManDirector
1950The Fighting StallionDirector
1950Forbidden JungleDirector
1949Riders of the DuskScreenplay
1949Kimbar of the JungleDirector
1948ShaggyDirector
1948The Enchanted ValleyDirector
1946Wild WestDirector
1946Stars Over TexasDirector
1946Driftin' RiverStory
1946Tumbleweed TrailDirector
1946Colorado SerenadeDirector
1946The Caravan TrailStory
1946Romance of the WestProducer
1946God's CountryDirector
1945Song of Old WyomingDirector
1945WildfireDirector
1944Harmony TrailDirector
1944Sonora StagecoachDirector
1944Outlaw TrailDirector
1944Arizona WhirlwindDirector
1944Westward BoundDirector
1943Death Valley RangersDirector
1943Blazing GunsDirector
1943The Law Rides AgainProducer
1943Wild Horse StampedeProducer
1943Haunted RanchDirector
1943Two Fisted JusticeDirector
1942Trail RidersDirector
1942Texas to BataanDirector
1942Arizona Round-UpDirector
1942Where Trails EndDirector
1942Western MailDirector
1941Lone Star Law MenDirector
1941Riding the Sunset TrailDirector
1941The Driftin' KidDirector
1941Dynamite CanyonDirector
1941Wanderers of the WestScreenplay
1941Silver StallionScreenplay
1941The PioneersWriter
1940Rollin' Home to TexasScreenplay
1940Pride of the BoweryProduction Manager
1940Take Me Back to OklahomaScreenplay
1940The Cowboy from SundownScreenplay
1940Arizona FrontierScreenplay
1940Rainbow Over the RangeScreenplay
1940The Golden TrailScreenplay
1940Pals of the Silver SageScreenplay
1940Rhythm of the Rio GrandeScreenplay
1940Texas RenegadesStory
1939Westbound StageStory
1939Overland MailStory
1939Across the PlainsWriter
1939The Man from TexasWriter
1939Trigger SmithScreenplay
1939Lure of the WastelandScreenplay
1939Drifting WestwardOriginal Story
1938Wild Horse CanyonStory
1938Gun PackerWriter
1938Where the Buffalo RoamStory
1938The Mexicali KidScreenplay
1938Man's CountryStory
1938Gunsmoke TrailStory
1938The Painted TrailScreenplay
1937Romance of the RockiesScreenplay
1937Danger ValleyStory
1937Where Trails DivideScreenplay
1937Stars Over ArizonaScreenplay
1937God's Country and the ManScreenplay
1937Riders of the DawnScreenplay
1937Riders of the RockiesWriter
1937Sing Cowboy SingScreenplay
1937Hittin' the TrailScreenplay
1937Trouble in TexasScreenplay
1936Headin' for the Rio GrandeScreenplay
1936Song of the GringoScreenplay
1936Men of the PlainsAssistant Director
1936Pinto RustlersStory
1936Roamin' WildStory
1936The Oregon TrailScreenplay
1935The Law of 45'sScreenplay
1935Alias John LawAssistant Director
1935The New FrontierStory
1935Courage of the NorthDirector
1935Westward HoScreenplay
1935Paradise CanyonScreenplay
1935Timber TerrorsDirector
1934West of the LawDirector
1934The Way of the WestDialogue
1934The Lone RiderDirector
1934Pals of the WestDirector
1934Carrying the MailDirector
1934Sundown TrailDirector
1934Arizona CycloneDirector
1934Pals of the PrairieDirector
1934Badge of HonorStory
1934Call of the Coyote: A Legend of the Golden WestScreenplay
1931Riders of the RioDirector
1930Romance of the WestDirector
1927Riding to FameSpec (as Bert Tansey)
1926Daily DozensDirector
1921The Girl with the Jazz HeartJimmie
1918The Witch WomanPaul Martinet (as Robert Tansey)

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