A Corner in Wheat
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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A Corner in Wheat
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 13, 1909
Runtime
0h 14m
Genres
Drama
User Score
62%
Original Title
A Corner in Wheat
Production Companies
American Mutoscope & Biograph
Director
D.W. Griffith
Description
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.
Cast
Crew
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