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.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: December 13, 1909
Cast
- Frank Powell - The Wheat King
- Grace Henderson - The Wheat King's Wife
- James Kirkwood - Farmer
- Linda Arvidson - Farmer's Wife
- W. Chrystie Miller - Farmer's Father
- Gladys Egan - Farmer's Little Daughter
- Henry B. Walthall - Wheat King's Assistant
- Kate Bruce
- William J. Butler
- Charles Craig
Screenplay
Cinematography: Billy Bitzer
Editing: James Smith
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
silent film, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed A Corner in Wheat?
- A Corner in Wheat was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in A Corner in Wheat?
- A Corner in Wheat stars Frank Powell, Grace Henderson, James Kirkwood, Linda Arvidson, W. Chrystie Miller, Gladys Egan.
- How long is A Corner in Wheat?
- A Corner in Wheat has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is A Corner in Wheat?
- A Corner in Wheat is a Drama film.
- Where was A Corner in Wheat produced?
- A Corner in Wheat was produced in United States of America.