silent film,short film

A Corner in Wheat (1909)

Poster for 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.

Cast & Crew

Director
D.W. Griffith
  • Profile picture of Frank Powell
    The Wheat King Frank Powell
  • Profile picture of Grace Henderson
    The Wheat King's Wife Grace Henderson
  • Profile picture of James Kirkwood
    Farmer James Kirkwood
  • Profile picture of Linda Arvidson
    Farmer's Wife Linda Arvidson
  • Profile picture of W. Chrystie Miller
    Farmer's Father W. Chrystie Miller
  • Profile picture of Gladys Egan
    Farmer's Little Daughter Gladys Egan
  • Profile picture of Henry B. Walthall
    Wheat King's Assistant Henry B. Walthall
  • Profile picture of Kate Bruce
    Kate Bruce

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Keywords

  • silent film
  • short film