A Corner in Wheat
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1909-12-13 • 0h 14m
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.
- Directors
- D.W. Griffith
- Writters
- D.W. Griffith, Frank E. Woods
- Editors
- James Smith
A Corner in Wheat
Visit website1909-12-13 • 0h 14m
6.2/10 • 99
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.
- Directors
- D.W. Griffith
- Writters
- D.W. Griffith, Frank E. Woods
- Editors
- James Smith
Top Billed Cast
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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
William J. Butler
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- Original Language
- English
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- Keywords
- silent filmshort film