William Duncan
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William Duncan (16 December 1879 – 7 February 1961), born in Dundee, Scotland, was known as a major actor, producer, writer, and director of film serials and features in Hollywood. After immigrating to the United States as a child with his family, he became a leading star in the new film industry. Promoted as a Scottish star, he became one of the highest paid actors when under contract to Vitagraph.
William Duncan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of William Duncan 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 William Duncan's work falls within the Western genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 46% of William Duncan'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 The Silent Avenger, which stands out as a key performance.
Best William Duncan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from William Duncan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie William Duncan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Stuck with Each Other | Columnist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Texas Rangers Ride Again | Captain Inglis | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Farmer's Daughter | Tom Bingham | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Law of the Pampas | Buck Peters | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Frontiersmen | Buck Peters | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Bar 20 Justice | Buck Peters | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Hopalong Rides Again | Buck Peters | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Forlorn River | Blaine | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Three on the Trail | Buck Peters | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Nevada | Ben Ide | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Hello, 'Frisco | William Duncan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Wolves of the North | Alan Gray | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Fast Express | Brent McAdams | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Silent Vow | Richard Stratton / Dick Stratton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Silent Avenger | Phil Read | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Smashing Barriers | Dan Stevens | Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Man of Might | Dick Van Brunt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Fighting Trail | John Gwyn | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Mystery of Lake Lethe | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | Through the Wall | Paul Stanton (aka Coquenil) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Cost of High Living | Jack | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1916 | God's Country and the Woman | Philip Weyman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | Love and Law | Jimmy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | He's a Bear | Ralph | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | Marian, the Holy Terror | Dave | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Little Sister | First Prospector | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | A Friend in Need | Jimmy Donovan - the Chauffeur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | By Unseen Hand | Jimmy Norton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1913 | Mother Love vs Gold | Dick Mackey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1913 | The Rustler's Reformation | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1913 | The Taming of Texas Pete | Texas Pete | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | Made a Coward | Bud Harris | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | Sallie's Sure Shot | Fred | Average | Similar → |
| 1913 | The Marshal's Capture | The Marshal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | The Only Chance | Charley West - the Lineman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1913 | His Father's Deputy | Deputy Jim Carter - the Sheriff's Son | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | The Shotgun Man and the Stage Driver | The Shotgun Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | The Life Timer | Steve | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | The Sheriff of Yavapai County | Sheriff Bud O'Neill | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | The Range Law | Ted | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | Jim's Vindication | Jim - Pony Express Rider | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1912 | So-Jun-Wah and the Tribal Law | Red Reagan - a Prospector | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | A War Time Romance | Jack Munroe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1912 | The Scapegoat | Jack Wright - Nellie's Brother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1912 | A Cowboy's Best Girl | Carl Graham, a Young Rancher, Glen's Best Friend | Hit | Similar → |
| 1911 | The Bully of Bingo Gulch | Wild Jim, the Bad Man of Bingo Gulch | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1911 | A Romance of the Rio Grande | Smith, an Old Settler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1911 | Western Hearts | A Gambler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1911 | Told in Colorado | John Hunter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1911 | The Wheels of Justice | Richard Courtright | Flop | Similar → |
William Duncan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of William Duncan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring William Duncan is "The Silent Avenger" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has William Duncan acted in?
William Duncan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by William Duncan?
Other notable films include "The Bully of Bingo Gulch", "The Scapegoat", and "A War Time Romance".