A Corner in Wheat (1909)
A Corner in Wheat (1909)
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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Cast

Frank Powell Frank Powell As: The Wheat King
Grace Henderson Grace Henderson As: The Wheat King's Wife
James Kirkwood James Kirkwood As: Farmer
Linda Arvidson Linda Arvidson As: Farmer's Wife
W. Chrystie Miller W. Chrystie Miller As: Farmer's Father
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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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Certification: NR

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Genres: Drama

Language: No Language

Release Date: 13 December 1909

Country: US

Runtime: 14m

Company Credits

Company: American Mutoscope & Biograph

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Billy Bitzer

Billy Bitzer

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