Personal Info
Known ForWriting
Born1897-06-28
BirthplaceBrooklyn [now in New York City], New York, USA
Robert Emmett Tansey
Writing
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Robert Emmett Tansey
Westward Ho
1935
Filmography
Acting (3)
1927
Riding to Fameas Spec (as Bert Tansey)
9.0
1921
The Girl with the Jazz Heartas Jimmie
10.0
1918
The Witch Womanas Paul Martinet (as Robert Tansey)
Production & Directing (168)
1954
7.0
7.0
1951
Cattle QueenDirector
9.0
1951
Cattle QueenStory
9.0
1951
Badman's GoldStory
5.0
1951
Badman's GoldScreenplay
5.0
1951
Badman's GoldDirector
5.0
1950
Federal ManDirector
6.5
1950
The Fighting StallionDirector
7.0
1950
The Fighting StallionAssociate Producer
7.0
1950
Forbidden JungleDirector
6.0
1949
Riders of the DuskScreenplay
7.0
1949
Kimbar of the JungleDirector
1948
ShaggyDirector
10.0
1948
The Enchanted ValleyDirector
10.0
1946
Wild WestDirector
9.0
1946
Wild WestProducer
9.0
1946
Stars Over TexasDirector
7.0
1946
Stars Over TexasProducer
7.0
1946
Driftin' RiverProducer
7.0
1946
Driftin' RiverStory
7.0
1946
Driftin' RiverDirector
7.0
1946
Tumbleweed TrailDirector
9.0
1946
Tumbleweed TrailProducer
9.0
1946
Colorado SerenadeDirector
8.0
1946
The Caravan TrailStory
10.0
1946
The Caravan TrailProducer
10.0
1946
The Caravan TrailDirector
10.0
1946
Romance of the WestProducer
9.0
1946
Romance of the WestDirector
9.0
1946
God's CountryDirector
7.0
1946
God's CountryScreenplay
7.0
1945
Song of Old WyomingDirector
5.7
1945
WildfireDirector
4.0
1944
Harmony TrailStory
5.3
1944
Harmony TrailDirector
5.3
1944
Harmony TrailAssociate Producer
5.3
1944
Sonora StagecoachWriter
6.0
1944
Sonora StagecoachDirector
6.0
1944
Outlaw TrailDirector
7.0
1944
Arizona WhirlwindProducer
6.3
1944
Arizona WhirlwindDirector
6.3
1944
Arizona WhirlwindStory
6.3
1944
Westward BoundStory
5.7
1944
Westward BoundProducer
5.7
1944
Westward BoundDirector
5.7
1943
Death Valley RangersDirector
7.5
1943
Death Valley RangersStory
7.5
1943
Death Valley RangersProducer
7.5
1943
Blazing GunsOriginal Story
7.3
1943
Blazing GunsProducer
7.3
1943
Blazing GunsDirector
7.3
1943
The Law Rides AgainProducer
6.8
1943
Wild Horse StampedeProducer
4.5
1943
Haunted RanchDirector
8.0
1943
Two Fisted JusticeDirector
7.0
1942
Trail RidersWriter
8.0
1942
Trail RidersDirector
8.0
1942
Texas to BataanDirector
5.7
1942
Arizona Round-UpDirector
5.6
1942
Arizona Round-UpScreenplay
5.6
1942
Arizona Round-UpProducer
5.6
1942
Where Trails EndDirector
8.0
1942
Where Trails EndStory
8.0
1942
Western MailDirector
6.3
1942
Western MailStory
6.3
1941
Lone Star Law MenStory
9.0
1941
Lone Star Law MenDirector
9.0
1941
Riding the Sunset TrailDirector
5.0
1941
5.0
1941
Riding the Sunset TrailScreenplay
5.0
1941
The Driftin' KidDirector
7.0
1941
The Driftin' KidWriter
7.0
1941
Dynamite CanyonDirector
9.0
1941
Dynamite CanyonScreenplay
9.0
1941
Dynamite CanyonStory
9.0
1941
Wanderers of the WestScreenplay
7.0
1941
Silver StallionScreenplay
8.0
1941
The PioneersWriter
9.0
1940
Rollin' Home to TexasScreenplay
9.0
1940
Pride of the BoweryProduction Manager
6.2
1940
Take Me Back to OklahomaScreenplay
6.5
1940
The Cowboy from SundownScreenplay
9.0
1940
The Cowboy from SundownProduction Supervisor
9.0
1940
Arizona FrontierScreenplay
9.0
1940
Rainbow Over the RangeScreenplay
7.0
1940
Rainbow Over the RangeProduction Supervisor
7.0
1940
Rainbow Over the RangeAssistant Director
7.0
1940
The Golden TrailScreenplay
8.0
1940
Pals of the Silver SageScreenplay
8.0
1940
Rhythm of the Rio GrandeScreenplay
8.0
1940
Rhythm of the Rio GrandeProduction Supervisor
8.0
1940
Texas RenegadesStory
8.0
1939
Westbound StageStory
4.5
1939
Overland MailStory
4.5
1939
Overland MailScreenplay
4.5
1939
Across the PlainsWriter
5.0
1939
The Man from TexasWriter
9.0
1939
Trigger SmithScreenplay
9.0
1939
Trigger SmithProducer
9.0
1939
Lure of the WastelandScreenplay
7.0
1939
Drifting WestwardOriginal Story
8.0
1939
Drifting WestwardProduction Supervisor
8.0
1938
Wild Horse CanyonStory
9.0
1938
Wild Horse CanyonScreenplay
9.0
1938
Gun PackerSupervising Producer
7.0
1938
Gun PackerWriter
7.0
1938
Where the Buffalo RoamScreenplay
5.5
1938
5.5
1938
The Mexicali KidScreenplay
5.8
1938
Man's CountryStory
8.0
1938
Man's CountryScreenplay
8.0
1938
Gunsmoke TrailStory
6.0
1938
The Painted TrailProducer
7.0
1938
The Painted TrailScreenplay
7.0
1937
Romance of the RockiesScreenplay
7.0
1937
Danger ValleyStory
10.0
1937
Danger ValleyScreenplay
10.0
1937
Where Trails DivideScreenplay
9.0
1937
Stars Over ArizonaScreenplay
10.0
1937
God's Country and the ManScreenplay
7.5
1937
Riders of the DawnScreenplay
4.7
1937
Riders of the RockiesWriter
4.3
1937
Sing Cowboy SingScreenplay
4.4
1937
Hittin' the TrailScreenplay
6.0
1937
Trouble in TexasScreenplay
5.1
1936
Headin' for the Rio GrandeScreenplay
8.0
1936
Song of the GringoScreenplay
6.0
1936
Men of the PlainsAssistant Director
7.5
1936
Men of the PlainsScreenplay
7.5
1936
Men of the PlainsStory
7.5
1936
Pinto RustlersScreenplay
8.0
1936
Pinto RustlersStory
8.0
1936
Roamin' WildStory
6.7
1936
The Oregon TrailScreenplay
7.0
1935
The Law of 45'sScreenplay
5.3
1935
Alias John LawAssistant Director
4.5
1935
The New FrontierStory
4.9
1935
The New FrontierScreenplay
4.9
1935
Courage of the NorthDirector
5.5
1935
Courage of the NorthSupervising Producer
5.5
1935
Westward HoScreenplay
5.4
1935
Paradise CanyonScreenplay
4.8
1935
Timber TerrorsDirector
6.5
1934
West of the LawDirector
10.0
1934
West of the LawStory
10.0
1934
West of the LawDialogue
10.0
1934
The Way of the WestDialogue
7.0
1934
The Way of the WestDirector
7.0
1934
The Lone RiderDirector
7.0
1934
The Lone RiderStory
7.0
1934
Pals of the WestDirector
9.0
1934
Carrying the MailDirector
10.0
1934
Carrying the MailWriter
10.0
1934
Sundown TrailDirector
7.0
1934
Sundown TrailStory
7.0
1934
Arizona CycloneDirector
8.0
1934
Pals of the PrairieDirector
1934
Pals of the PrairieScreenplay
1934
Badge of HonorStory
5.3
1934
Badge of HonorAssistant Director
5.3
1934
6.3
1931
Riders of the RioDirector
10.0
1931
Riders of the RioWriter
10.0
1931
Riders of the RioProducer
10.0
1930
Romance of the WestDirector
9.0
1930
Romance of the WestWriter
9.0
1926
Daily DozensDirector