Robert Emmett Tansey
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- June 28, 1897
- Died
- June 17, 1951
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn [now in New York City], New York, USA
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.
Filmography
Adventures of the Texas Kid: Border Ambush 1954
Director, Writer
Cattle Queen 1951
Director, Story
Badman's Gold 1951
Story, Screenplay, Director
Federal Man 1950
Director
The Fighting Stallion 1950
Director, Associate Producer
- Forbidden Jungle
Forbidden Jungle 1950
Director
Riders of the Dusk 1949
Screenplay
- Kimbar of the Jungle
Kimbar of the Jungle 1949
Director
Shaggy 1948
Director
The Enchanted Valley 1948
Director
Wild West 1946
Director, Producer
Stars Over Texas 1946
Director, Producer
Driftin' River 1946
Producer, Story, Director
Tumbleweed Trail 1946
Director, Producer
Colorado Serenade 1946
Director
The Caravan Trail 1946
Story, Producer, Director
Romance of the West 1946
Producer, Director
God's Country 1946
Director, Screenplay
Song of Old Wyoming 1945
Director
Wildfire 1945
Director
Harmony Trail 1944
Story, Director, Associate Producer
Sonora Stagecoach 1944
Writer, Director
Outlaw Trail 1944
Director
Arizona Whirlwind 1944
Producer, Director, Story
Westward Bound 1944
Story, Producer, Director
Death Valley Rangers 1943
Director, Story, Producer
Blazing Guns 1943
Original Story, Producer, Director
The Law Rides Again 1943
Producer
Wild Horse Stampede 1943
Producer
Haunted Ranch 1943
Director
Two Fisted Justice 1943
Director
Trail Riders 1942
Writer, Director
Texas to Bataan 1942
Director
Arizona Round-Up 1942
Director, Screenplay, Producer
Where Trails End 1942
Director, Story
Western Mail 1942
Director, Story
Lone Star Law Men 1941
Story, Director
Riding the Sunset Trail 1941
Director, Story, Screenplay
The Driftin' Kid 1941
Director, Writer
Dynamite Canyon 1941
Director, Screenplay, Story
Wanderers of the West 1941
Screenplay
Silver Stallion 1941
Screenplay
The Pioneers 1941
Writer
Rollin' Home to Texas 1940
Screenplay
Pride of the Bowery 1940
Production Manager
Take Me Back to Oklahoma 1940
Screenplay
The Cowboy from Sundown 1940
Screenplay, Production Supervisor
Arizona Frontier 1940
Screenplay
Rainbow Over the Range 1940
Screenplay, Production Supervisor, Assistant Director
The Golden Trail 1940
Screenplay
Pals of the Silver Sage 1940
Screenplay
Rhythm of the Rio Grande 1940
Screenplay, Production Supervisor
Texas Renegades 1940
Story
Westbound Stage 1939
Story
Overland Mail 1939
Story, Screenplay
Across the Plains 1939
Writer
The Man from Texas 1939
Writer
Trigger Smith 1939
Screenplay, Producer
Lure of the Wasteland 1939
Screenplay
Drifting Westward 1939
Original Story, Production Supervisor
Wild Horse Canyon 1938
Story, Screenplay
Gun Packer 1938
Supervising Producer, Writer
Where the Buffalo Roam 1938
Screenplay, Story
The Mexicali Kid 1938
Screenplay
Man's Country 1938
Story, Screenplay
Gunsmoke Trail 1938
Story
The Painted Trail 1938
Producer, Screenplay
Romance of the Rockies 1937
Screenplay
Danger Valley 1937
Story, Screenplay
Where Trails Divide 1937
Screenplay
Stars Over Arizona 1937
Screenplay
God's Country and the Man 1937
Screenplay
Riders of the Dawn 1937
Screenplay
Riders of the Rockies 1937
Writer
Sing Cowboy Sing 1937
Screenplay
Hittin' the Trail 1937
Screenplay
Trouble in Texas 1937
Screenplay
Headin' for the Rio Grande 1936
Screenplay
Song of the Gringo 1936
Screenplay
Men of the Plains 1936
Assistant Director, Screenplay, Story
Pinto Rustlers 1936
Screenplay, Story
Roamin' Wild 1936
Story
The Oregon Trail 1936
Screenplay
The Law of 45's 1935
Screenplay
Alias John Law 1935
Assistant Director
The New Frontier 1935
Story, Screenplay
Courage of the North 1935
Director, Supervising Producer
Westward Ho 1935
Screenplay
Paradise Canyon 1935
Screenplay
- Timber Terrors
Timber Terrors 1935
Director
West of the Law 1934
Director, Story, Dialogue
The Way of the West 1934
Dialogue, Director
The Lone Rider 1934
Director, Story
Pals of the West 1934
Director
Carrying the Mail 1934
Director, Writer
Sundown Trail 1934
Director, Story
Arizona Cyclone 1934
Director
- Pals of the Prairie
Pals of the Prairie 1934
Director, Screenplay
Badge of Honor 1934
Story, Assistant Director
Call of the Coyote: A Legend of the Golden West 1934
Screenplay
Riders of the Rio 1931
Director, Writer, Producer
Romance of the West 1930
Director, Writer
- Riding to Fame
Riding to Fame 1927
as Spec (as Bert Tansey)
- Daily Dozens
Daily Dozens 1926
Director
The Girl with the Jazz Heart 1921
as Jimmie
The Witch Woman 1918
as Paul Martinet (as Robert Tansey)
Credits from TMDB.