Born in 1896, Tom Keene was an American actor whose career spanned the mid-20th century, primarily known for his work in B Westerns. In Red Planet Mars (1952), he plays a pivotal role that blends science fiction with Cold War anxieties, while in Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959), he contributes to the film's notorious reputation as one of the most infamous cult classics. Keene's performances reflect the era's fascination with genre cinema, making him a notable figure in the landscape of cult and exploitation films.
Blood on the Moon
Down-and-out cowhand Jim Garry is asked by his old friend Tate Riling to help mediate a cattle dispute. When Garry arrives, however, it soon becomes clear that Riling has not been entirely forthright. Garry uncovers Riling's plot to dupe local rancher John Lufton out of a fortune. When Lufton's firecracker of a daughter, Amy, gets involved, Garry must choose between his old loyalties and what he knows to be right.
