Acting

John Tansey

Born October 8, 1901 · New York City, New York, USA

Died April 28, 1971 · aged 69

From Wikipedia John Tansey (8 October 1901 – 28 April 1971) was an American actor. He appeared in 21 films between 1908 and 1932. His first appearance was in The Red Man and the Child (1908), as a child actor. He wrote and directed the films Wild and Wooly in 1924 and Romance of the West in 1930.

Known For

Riders of the RioRiders of the Rio · 1931
Riders of the Rio
10.01931
MovieDramaWestern
Two ranchers are rivals not only over cattle but also over a beautiful young Mexican girl.
The Sky RiderThe Sky Rider · 1928
The Sky Rider
6.51928
MovieDramaAdventure
The disinherited nephew of an aviation magnate plots to get a share of his uncle’s millions. He causes the near-death of his cousin when a bomb placed in his plane explodes in mid-air. He then hires thugs to abduct the uncle in order to force him to give over part of his fortune, but is foiled by the arrival of a cousin and police.
Trouping with EllenTrouping with Ellen · 1924
Trouping with Ellen
10.01924
MovieComedyRomance
Ellen Llewellyn is a chorus girl who is loved by orchestra leader Andy Owens, a genuinely nice guy. When Ellen meets the aristocratic Tony Winterslip, she's impressed by his family tree and vast wealth. When Winterslip's car breaks down during a rainstorm, Ellen gets drenched and contracts pneumonia. It takes much persuasion, but finally Ellen agrees to recuperate at the Winterslip country home.
The Seventh DayThe Seventh Day · 1909
The Seventh Day
3.01909
MovieDrama
A neglectful woman wants custody of her children in her divorce. The judge rules that he will give her the children only if she can demonstrate her children's love for her within a week.
The Big StuntThe Big Stunt · 1925
The Big Stunt
7.01925
MovieWesternAdventure
The Big Stunt is one of the Wolfheart hero dog Western series.
The Brass CheckThe Brass Check · 1918
The Brass Check
1918
MovieComedyDrama
Henry Everett is confined to an insane asylum when he refuses to sacrifice his invention to a powerful rubber trust. Richard Trevor, the son of trust magnate Silas Trevor, becomes involved with Henry and his sister Edith, when he mistakenly picks up a baggage claim check meant for the detective Edith has hired to help her brother. After a series of daring adventures, Richard, acting as the detective, secures freedom and financial recompense for Henry, and the affections of Edith for himself.
A Trap for Santa ClausA Trap for Santa Claus · 1909
A Trap for Santa Claus
5.51909
MovieDrama
The children of a household attempt to capture Santa, but they catch something else entirely.
Romance of the WestRomance of the West · 1930
Romance of the West
9.01930
MovieWestern
Chasing the man who had caused the death of his sister, Jack Walsh rescues Mary Winters from the unwanted attentions of a drunk, and learns that she has been lured to Mexico by the false promises of an ex-prizefighter "Kayo" Mooney. The latter kidnaps Mary but Jack wins the showdown and Mary, and finds that Mooney is the man he was looking for.

Filmography

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The New SouthThe New South · 1916
The New South
9.01916
MovieDrama
Northerner Captain Ford, U.S.A., is sent down south to trail a gang of moonshiners. Jefferson Gwynne, hot-headed young southerner, believes Ford is an abolitionist and takes an instant dislike to him. Jeff’s sister Georgia is attracted to Ford, especially after her saves her in a runaway accident, much to the chagrin of her cousin Paul Fitzhugh who is in love with her. Jefferson accuses Ford of fomenting political unrest among the blacks and attacks him with Ford’s sword. Ford fends him off but when Jeff is wounded the captain goes for help rabble rouser Sampson steals up and murders Jeff observed by Paul, who remains silent. Ford is jailed for the murder but after many travails is finally cleared and reunited with Georgia.

Harry Ford, as a boy