A Corner in Wheat

A Corner in Wheat

1909•14m•6.2/10

Drama

Ratings

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6.2/10(108)

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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Production

American Mutoscope & Biograph

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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

George Nichols

George Nichols

Anthony O'Sullivan

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