Tom Keene
ActingAbout Tom Keene
Tom Keene (1896–1963) was an American actor known mostly for his roles in B Westerns.
Tom Keene Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Tom Keene reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Tom Keene's work falls within the Western genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 24% of Tom Keene's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Son of the Border, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Tom Keene Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tom Keene's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Tom Keene has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 | Average | 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".