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A Corner in Wheat (1909)

Movie ★ 6.1 14 min

Drama

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.

D.W. Griffith Director D.W. Griffith Writer Frank E. Woods Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 13, 1909
Runtime
14 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0000832
Language
Studio
Biograph Company

Themes

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 William J. Butler Charles Craig Frank Evans Edith Haldeman Robert Harron Robert Harron Ruth Hart Arthur V. Johnson Arthur V. Johnson Henry Lehrman Henry Lehrman Jeanie Macpherson Jeanie Macpherson Owen Moore Owen Moore

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who stars in A Corner in Wheat?
A Corner in Wheat stars Frank Powell, Grace Henderson, James Kirkwood, Linda Arvidson.
When was A Corner in Wheat released?
A Corner in Wheat is a 1909 drama film.
Where can I watch A Corner in Wheat?
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