Movies by William Tannen

The Mysterious Desperado

The Mysterious Desperado

A cowboy is accused of his father's murder.

Jesse James vs. the Daltons

Jesse James vs. the Daltons

Joe Branch, reputed to be the son of Jesse James, comes riding into Coffeyville Kansas, looking for proof one way or the other regarding the question of who his father was.

Noose for a Gunman

Noose for a Gunman

Case Britton, gunslinger and wanted man, comes to town to meet his bride-to-be, stop a stagecoach robbery, and get even with the man who killed his brother.

Blackjack Ketchum Desperado

Blackjack Ketchum Desperado

A former gunslinger comes to the aid of ranchers battling a murderous land baron.

Pal, Canine Detective

Pal, Canine Detective

Gary and his dog Pal are having fun working on make-believe crime cases, though Gary's father, a city detective, disapproves. Gary and Pal soon find themselves involved in a real case involving fur thieves.

The Story of Dr. Jenner

The Story of Dr. Jenner

This short focuses on the story of Dr. Edward Jenner, who developed vaccination.

Road Agent

Road Agent

Brand controls the only road to the cattle market and is charging exorbitant rates. Tim and Chito rob Brand to recover only their overcharge, but accidentally end up with all of Brand's money......

My Grandfather's Clock

My Grandfather's Clock

At Phwitterby-on-Thames, England, a murder has occurred and Philo Holmes and Dr. Watkins are out to investigate it. It seems as though there was a second will and changes have been made as to who will receive what. Philo is the ace detective, and he brings everyone from the nightclub to see him solve the case.

When Love Is Young

When Love Is Young

In this drama, a girl from a small town in Pennsylvania dreams of being a star while she goes to school. The trouble is, no one notices her. Later a mentor turns her into a successful Broadway entertainer. She returns to her former college to get sweet revenge.

Roaring City

Roaring City

A San Francisco private eye finds himself under suspicion while investigating a prizefighter's murder.

Our Old Car

Our Old Car

In this John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short, a man traces his history by the succession of cars his father owned. [This short appears in its entirety during MGM's short feature "The Great Morgan".]