Dec 13, 1909
14 min
Full-HD

A Corner in Wheat (1909)

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.

Category

Drama

Country

United States of America

Companies

American Mutoscope & Biograph

Frank Powell

The Wheat King

Grace Henderson

The Wheat King's Wife

James Kirkwood

Farmer

Linda Arvidson

Farmer's Wife

W. Chrystie Miller

Farmer's Father

Gladys Egan

Farmer's Little Daughter

Henry B. Walthall

Wheat King's Assistant

Kate Bruce

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