Tom Keene
ActingAbout Tom Keene
Tom Keene (1896–1963) was an American actor known mostly for his roles in B Westerns.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tom Keene reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Western
The majority of Tom Keene's filmography leans towards the Western genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tom Keene remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Son of the Border, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Tom Keene Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tom Keene's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tom Keene.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Once Upon a Horse... | Tom Keene | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Moonlighter | Sheriff | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Crossroad Avenger: The Adventures of the Tucson Kid | The Tucson Kid | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Texans Never Cry | Tracy Wyatt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Sun Was Setting | Paul | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Trail of Robin Hood | Tom Keene | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Storm Over Wyoming | Tug Caldwell (as Richard Powers) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Brothers in the Saddle | Nash Prescott | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Indian Agent | Monty Hutchins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Blood on the Moon | Ted Elser | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Race Street | Al | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Return of the Bad Men | Jim Younger | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Berlin Express | Major | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Western Heritage | Spade Thorne | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Judge Steps Out | Mrs. Winthrop's Attorney (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Wild Horse Mesa | Hod Slack | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome | Dr. Frankey (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Crossfire | Detective | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Under the Tonto Rim | Dennison | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Seven Keys to Baldpate | Steve Bland | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Thunder Mountain | Johnny Blue | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Dick Tracy's Dilemma | Fred | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | San Quentin | Hal Schaeffer | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Girls of the Big House | Barton Sturgis | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Sergeant Mike | Reed | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Lights of Old Santa Fe | Frank Madden | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | San Diego I Love You | Reporter (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Port of 40 Thieves | Scott Barton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Great Alaskan Mystery | Burger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Navy Way | Steve Appleby | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Up in Arms | Ashley's Aide | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Western Mail | Tom Allen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | God's Country and the Man | Jim Reid | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Old Louisiana | John Colfax | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Rebellion | Captain John Carroll | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Desert Gold | Randolph Gale | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Drift Fence | Jim Travis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Our Daily Bread | John Sims | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Cross Fire | Tom "Jack" Allen | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Sunset Pass | Jack Rock / Jim Collins | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Son of the Border | Tom Owens | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Renegades of the West | Tom Bagby | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Beyond the Rockies | Blackjack | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Saddle Buster | Montana aka Monty | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Sundown Trail | Buck Sawyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Tol'able David | Alan Kinemon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Night Work | Harvey Vanderman | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Tide of Empire | Dermod D'Arcy | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Godless Girl | Bob Hathaway | Hit | Similar → |
Tom Keene - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tom Keene?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tom Keene is "Son of the Border" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Tom Keene acted in?
Tom Keene has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tom Keene?
Other notable films include "Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch", "Once Upon a Horse...", and "The Godless Girl".