6.2A Corner in Wheat · 1909
A Corner in Wheat (1909) is a Drama film directed by D.W. Griffith, starring Frank Powell, Grace Henderson, James Kirkwood.
Drama
6.2Overview
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
Frank Powell, Grace Henderson, James Kirkwood, Linda Arvidson, W. Chrystie Miller, Gladys Egan, Henry B. Walthall, Kate Bruce
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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.
When was "A Corner in Wheat" released?
A Corner in Wheat was released in 1909.
Who stars in "A Corner in Wheat"?
The cast includes Frank Powell, Grace Henderson, James Kirkwood, Linda Arvidson.
