Biography and filmography

Robert Emmett Tansey

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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Movies (106)

Adventures of the Texas Kid: Border Ambush

Adventures of the Texas Kid: Border Ambush

1954 · Director, Writer

Cattle Queen

Cattle Queen

1951 · Director, Story

Badman's Gold

Badman's Gold

1951 · Story, Screenplay, Director

Federal Man

Federal Man

1950 · Director

The Fighting Stallion

The Fighting Stallion

1950 · Director, Associate Producer

Forbidden Jungle

Forbidden Jungle

1950 · Director

Riders of the Dusk

Riders of the Dusk

1949 · Screenplay

Kimbar of the Jungle

Kimbar of the Jungle

1949 · Director

Shaggy

Shaggy

1948 · Director

The Enchanted Valley

The Enchanted Valley

1948 · Director

Wild West

Wild West

1946 · Director, Producer

Stars Over Texas

Stars Over Texas

1946 · Director, Producer

Driftin' River

Driftin' River

1946 · Producer, Story, Director

Tumbleweed Trail

Tumbleweed Trail

1946 · Director, Producer

Colorado Serenade

Colorado Serenade

1946 · Director

The Caravan Trail

The Caravan Trail

1946 · Story, Producer, Director

Romance of the West

Romance of the West

1946 · Producer, Director

God's Country

God's Country

1946 · Director, Screenplay

Song of Old Wyoming

Song of Old Wyoming

1945 · Director

Wildfire

Wildfire

1945 · Director

Harmony Trail

Harmony Trail

1944 · Story, Director, Associate Producer

Sonora Stagecoach

Sonora Stagecoach

1944 · Writer, Director

Outlaw Trail

Outlaw Trail

1944 · Director

Arizona Whirlwind

Arizona Whirlwind

1944 · Producer, Director, Story

Westward Bound

Westward Bound

1944 · Story, Producer, Director

Death Valley Rangers

Death Valley Rangers

1943 · Director, Story, Producer

Blazing Guns

Blazing Guns

1943 · Original Story, Producer, Director

The Law Rides Again

The Law Rides Again

1943 · Producer

Wild Horse Stampede

Wild Horse Stampede

1943 · Producer

Haunted Ranch

Haunted Ranch

1943 · Director

Two Fisted Justice

Two Fisted Justice

1943 · Director

Trail Riders

Trail Riders

1942 · Writer, Director

Texas to Bataan

Texas to Bataan

1942 · Director

Arizona Round-Up

Arizona Round-Up

1942 · Director, Screenplay, Producer

Where Trails End

Where Trails End

1942 · Director, Story

Western Mail

Western Mail

1942 · Director, Story

Lone Star Law Men

Lone Star Law Men

1941 · Story, Director

Riding the Sunset Trail

Riding the Sunset Trail

1941 · Director, Story, Screenplay

The Driftin' Kid

The Driftin' Kid

1941 · Director, Writer

Dynamite Canyon

Dynamite Canyon

1941 · Director, Screenplay, Story

Wanderers of the West

Wanderers of the West

1941 · Screenplay

Silver Stallion

Silver Stallion

1941 · Screenplay

The Pioneers

The Pioneers

1941 · Writer

Rollin' Home to Texas

Rollin' Home to Texas

1940 · Screenplay

Pride of the Bowery

Pride of the Bowery

1940 · Production Manager

Take Me Back to Oklahoma

Take Me Back to Oklahoma

1940 · Screenplay

The Cowboy from Sundown

The Cowboy from Sundown

1940 · Screenplay, Production Supervisor

Arizona Frontier

Arizona Frontier

1940 · Screenplay

Rainbow Over the Range

Rainbow Over the Range

1940 · Screenplay, Production Supervisor, Assistant Director

The Golden Trail

The Golden Trail

1940 · Screenplay

Pals of the Silver Sage

Pals of the Silver Sage

1940 · Screenplay

Rhythm of the Rio Grande

Rhythm of the Rio Grande

1940 · Screenplay, Production Supervisor

Texas Renegades

Texas Renegades

1940 · Story

Westbound Stage

Westbound Stage

1939 · Story

Overland Mail

Overland Mail

1939 · Story, Screenplay

Across the Plains

Across the Plains

1939 · Writer

The Man from Texas

The Man from Texas

1939 · Writer

Trigger Smith

Trigger Smith

1939 · Screenplay, Producer

Lure of the Wasteland

Lure of the Wasteland

1939 · Screenplay

Drifting Westward

Drifting Westward

1939 · Original Story, Production Supervisor

Wild Horse Canyon

Wild Horse Canyon

1938 · Story, Screenplay

Gun Packer

Gun Packer

1938 · Supervising Producer, Writer

Where the Buffalo Roam

Where the Buffalo Roam

1938 · Screenplay, Story

The Mexicali Kid

The Mexicali Kid

1938 · Screenplay

Man's Country

Man's Country

1938 · Story, Screenplay

Gunsmoke Trail

Gunsmoke Trail

1938 · Story

The Painted Trail

The Painted Trail

1938 · Producer, Screenplay

Romance of the Rockies

Romance of the Rockies

1937 · Screenplay

Danger Valley

Danger Valley

1937 · Story, Screenplay

Where Trails Divide

Where Trails Divide

1937 · Screenplay

Stars Over Arizona

Stars Over Arizona

1937 · Screenplay

God's Country and the Man

God's Country and the Man

1937 · Screenplay

Riders of the Dawn

Riders of the Dawn

1937 · Screenplay

Riders of the Rockies

Riders of the Rockies

1937 · Writer

Sing Cowboy Sing

Sing Cowboy Sing

1937 · Screenplay

Hittin' the Trail

Hittin' the Trail

1937 · Screenplay

Trouble in Texas

Trouble in Texas

1937 · Screenplay

Headin' for the Rio Grande

Headin' for the Rio Grande

1936 · Screenplay

Song of the Gringo

Song of the Gringo

1936 · Screenplay

Men of the Plains

Men of the Plains

1936 · Assistant Director, Screenplay, Story

Pinto Rustlers

Pinto Rustlers

1936 · Screenplay, Story

Roamin' Wild

Roamin' Wild

1936 · Story

The Oregon Trail

The Oregon Trail

1936 · Screenplay

The Law of 45's

The Law of 45's

1935 · Screenplay

Alias John Law

Alias John Law

1935 · Assistant Director

The New Frontier

The New Frontier

1935 · Story, Screenplay

Courage of the North

Courage of the North

1935 · Director, Supervising Producer

Westward Ho

Westward Ho

1935 · Screenplay

Paradise Canyon

Paradise Canyon

1935 · Screenplay

Timber Terrors

Timber Terrors

1935 · Director

West of the Law

West of the Law

1934 · Director, Story, Dialogue

The Way of the West

The Way of the West

1934 · Dialogue, Director

The Lone Rider

The Lone Rider

1934 · Director, Story

Pals of the West

Pals of the West

1934 · Director

Carrying the Mail

Carrying the Mail

1934 · Director, Writer

Sundown Trail

Sundown Trail

1934 · Director, Story

Arizona Cyclone

Arizona Cyclone

1934 · Director

Pals of the Prairie

Pals of the Prairie

1934 · Director, Screenplay

Badge of Honor

Badge of Honor

1934 · Story, Assistant Director

Call of the Coyote: A Legend of the Golden West

Call of the Coyote: A Legend of the Golden West

1934 · Screenplay

Riders of the Rio

Riders of the Rio

1931 · Director, Writer, Producer

Romance of the West

Romance of the West

1930 · Director, Writer

Riding to Fame

Riding to Fame

1927 · Spec (as Bert Tansey)

Daily Dozens

Daily Dozens

1926 · Director

The Girl with the Jazz Heart

The Girl with the Jazz Heart

1921 · Jimmie

The Witch Woman

The Witch Woman

1918 · Paul Martinet (as Robert Tansey)

TV shows (1)