A Corner in Wheat(1909)
Overview
On a whim, a greedy tycoon decides to corner the world market in wheat. This doubles the price of bread, forcing grain producers into charity lines and others further into poverty. The film contrasts the differences between the lives of those who work to grow the wheat and the life of the man who dabbles in its sale for profit.
Director
D.W. Griffith
Studio
American Mutoscope & Biograph
Cast
Frank Powell
as The Wheat King
Grace Henderson
as The Wheat King's Wife
James Kirkwood
as Farmer
Linda Arvidson
as Farmer's Wife
W. Chrystie Miller
as Farmer's Father
Gladys Egan
as Farmer's Little Daughter
Henry B. Walthall
as Wheat King's Assistant
Kate Bruce
as
William J. Butler
as
Charles Craig
as
Frank Evans
as
Edith Haldeman
as
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1909
Runtime
0h 14m
Language
No Language
Rating
6.2 / 10
Production Companies
American Mutoscope & Biograph
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What is A Corner in Wheat about?▼
On a whim, a greedy tycoon decides to corner the world market in wheat. This doubles the price of bread, forcing grain producers into charity lines and others further into poverty. The film contrasts the differences between the lives of those who work to grow the wheat and the life of the man who dabbles in its sale for profit.
Who directed A Corner in Wheat?▼
A Corner in Wheat was directed by D.W. Griffith and released in 1909. It is a drama film.
How long is A Corner in Wheat?▼
A Corner in Wheat has a runtime of 0 hours and 14 minutes (14 minutes total).
Who stars in A Corner in Wheat?▼
The cast of A Corner in Wheat includes Frank Powell as The Wheat King, Grace Henderson as The Wheat King's Wife, James Kirkwood as Farmer, Linda Arvidson as Farmer's Wife, W. Chrystie Miller as Farmer's Father and more.
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