A Corner in Wheat (1909)

  • NR
  • 12/13/1909 (US)
  • Drama
  • 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.

D.W. Griffith

Director, Writer

Frank Norris

Novel

Frank E. Woods

Writer

Cast

Frank Powell's headshot

Frank Powell

The Wheat King
Grace Henderson's headshot

Grace Henderson

The Wheat King's Wife
James Kirkwood's headshot

James Kirkwood

Farmer
Linda Arvidson's headshot

Linda Arvidson

Farmer's Wife
W. Chrystie Miller's headshot

W. Chrystie Miller

Farmer's Father
Gladys Egan's headshot

Gladys Egan

Farmer's Little Daughter
Henry B. Walthall's headshot

Henry B. Walthall

Wheat King's Assistant
Kate Bruce's headshot

Kate Bruce

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