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.
Wrote 77
1970s
- 1978
1950s
- 1954
Adventures of the Texas Kid: Border Ambush
Writer
- 1951
Cattle Queen
Story
Badman's Gold
Story, Screenplay
1940s
- 1949
Riders of the Dusk
Screenplay
- 1946
The Caravan Trail
Story
God's Country
Screenplay
- 1944
Harmony Trail
Story
Arizona Whirlwind
Story
Westward Bound
Story
- 1943
Death Valley Rangers
Story
- 1942
Trail Riders
Writer
Arizona Round-Up
Screenplay
Where Trails End
Story
- 1941
Lone Star Law Men
Story
Riding the Sunset Trail
Story, Screenplay
The Driftin' Kid
Writer
Dynamite Canyon
Screenplay, Story
Wanderers of the West
Screenplay
Silver Stallion
Screenplay
The Pioneers
Writer
- 1940
Rollin' Home to Texas
Screenplay
Take Me Back to Oklahoma
Screenplay
Arizona Frontier
Screenplay
Rainbow Over the Range
Screenplay
The Golden Trail
Screenplay
Pals of the Silver Sage
Screenplay
Rhythm of the Rio Grande
Screenplay
Texas Renegades
Story
1930s
- 1939
Westbound Stage
Story
Overland Mail
Story, Screenplay
Across the Plains
Writer
The Man from Texas
Writer
Trigger Smith
Screenplay
Lure of the Wasteland
Screenplay
Drifting Westward
Original Story
- 1938
Wild Horse Canyon
Story, Screenplay
Gun Packer
Writer
The Mexicali Kid
Screenplay
Man's Country
Story, Screenplay
Gunsmoke Trail
Story
The Painted Trail
Screenplay
- 1937
Romance of the Rockies
Screenplay
Where Trails Divide
Screenplay
Stars Over Arizona
Screenplay
God's Country and the Man
Screenplay
Riders of the Dawn
Screenplay
Riders of the Rockies
Writer
Sing Cowboy Sing
Screenplay
Hittin' the Trail
Screenplay
- 1936
Headin' for the Rio Grande
Screenplay
Men of the Plains
Screenplay, Story
Pinto Rustlers
Screenplay, Story
Roamin' Wild
Story
The Oregon Trail
Screenplay
- 1935
The Law of 45's
Screenplay
The New Frontier
Story, Screenplay
- 1934
West of the Law
Story, Dialogue
The Way of the West
Dialogue
The Lone Rider
Story
Carrying the Mail
Writer
Sundown Trail
Story
Badge of Honor
Story
Call of the Coyote: A Legend of the Golden West
Screenplay
- 1931
Riders of the Rio
Writer
- 1930
Romance of the West
Writer
Directed 49
1950s
- 1954
Adventures of the Texas Kid: Border Ambush
Director
- 1951
Cattle Queen
Director
Badman's Gold
Director
- 1950
Federal Man
Director
The Fighting Stallion
Director
1940s
- 1948
Shaggy
Director
The Enchanted Valley
Director
- 1946
Wild West
Director
Stars Over Texas
Director
Tumbleweed Trail
Director
Colorado Serenade
Director
The Caravan Trail
Director
Romance of the West
Director
God's Country
Director
- 1945
Song of Old Wyoming
Director
- 1944
Harmony Trail
Director
Outlaw Trail
Director
Arizona Whirlwind
Director
Westward Bound
Director
- 1943
Death Valley Rangers
Director
Haunted Ranch
Director
Two Fisted Justice
Director
- 1942
Trail Riders
Director
Texas to Bataan
Director
Arizona Round-Up
Director
Where Trails End
Director
- 1941
Lone Star Law Men
Director
Riding the Sunset Trail
Director
The Driftin' Kid
Director
Dynamite Canyon
Director
- 1940
Rainbow Over the Range
Assistant Director
1930s
- 1936
Men of the Plains
Assistant Director
- 1935
Alias John Law
Assistant Director
Courage of the North
Director
- 1934
West of the Law
Director
The Way of the West
Director
The Lone Rider
Director
Pals of the West
Director
Carrying the Mail
Director
Sundown Trail
Director
Arizona Cyclone
Director
Badge of Honor
Assistant Director
- 1931
Riders of the Rio
Director
- 1930
Romance of the West
Director
Produced 25
1950s
- 1950
The Fighting Stallion
Associate Producer
1940s
- 1946
Wild West
Producer
Stars Over Texas
Producer
Tumbleweed Trail
Producer
The Caravan Trail
Producer
Romance of the West
Producer
- 1944
Harmony Trail
Associate Producer
Arizona Whirlwind
Producer
Westward Bound
Producer
- 1943
Death Valley Rangers
Producer
The Law Rides Again
Producer
Wild Horse Stampede
Producer
- 1942
Arizona Round-Up
Producer
- 1940
Pride of the Bowery
Production Manager
Rainbow Over the Range
Production Supervisor
Rhythm of the Rio Grande
Production Supervisor
1930s
- 1939
Trigger Smith
Producer
Drifting Westward
Production Supervisor
- 1938
Gun Packer
Supervising Producer
The Painted Trail
Producer
- 1935
Courage of the North
Supervising Producer
- 1931
Riders of the Rio
Producer
Acted in 2
1920s
- 1921
The Girl with the Jazz Heart
Jimmie
1910s
- 1918
The Witch Woman
Paul Martinet (as Robert Tansey)