A Corner in Wheat (1909)
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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.
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Frank PowellThe Wheat King
Grace HendersonThe Wheat King's Wife
James KirkwoodFarmer
Linda ArvidsonFarmer's Wife
W. Chrystie MillerFarmer's FatherGladys EganFarmer's Little Daughter
Henry B. WalthallWheat King's Assistant
Kate BruceWilliam J. ButlerCharles CraigFrank EvansEdith HaldemanKeywords
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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityShort · Silent Film · Short FilmDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference260506Actor preference386813 · 379907 · 342669
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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.
How long is A Corner in Wheat?
A Corner in Wheat has a runtime of 14 minutes.