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A Corner in Wheat

A Corner in Wheat

19096.20h 14m

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.

Directed by D.W. Griffith
Written by Frank Norris, D.W. Griffith, Frank E. Woods
Produced by D.W. Griffith
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Top Cast

Frank Powell

Frank Powell

The Wheat King

Grace Henderson

Grace Henderson

The Wheat King's Wife

James Kirkwood

James Kirkwood

Farmer

Linda Arvidson

Linda Arvidson

Farmer's Wife

W. Chrystie Miller

W. Chrystie Miller

Farmer's Father

Gladys Egan

Gladys Egan

Farmer's Little Daughter

Henry B. Walthall

Henry B. Walthall

Wheat King's Assistant

Kate Bruce

Kate Bruce

W

William J. Butler

C

Charles Craig

Themes & Keywords

silent filmshort film

About A Corner in Wheat

A Corner in Wheat is a drama film released in 1909 exploring themes of silent film, short film. Directed by D.W. Griffith, it stars Frank Powell, Grace Henderson, James Kirkwood. 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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