A Corner in Wheat (1909)
Overview
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.
Where to watch A Corner in Wheat
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Public Domain Movies | — | — |
| United Arab Emirates | Public Domain Movies | — | — |
| Saudi Arabia | Public Domain Movies | — | — |
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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. A Corner in Wheat is a Drama movie, released on 1909-12-13, runtime 14 minutes.
Is A Corner in Wheat worth watching?
TMDB users rate A Corner in Wheat 6.2 out of 10 from 115 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch A Corner in Wheat?
In the United States, A Corner in Wheat is free to watch on Public Domain Movies. The table on this page lists 2 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
D.W. Griffith
Cast
- Frank Powell as The Wheat King
- Grace Henderson as The Wheat King's Wife
- James Kirkwood as Farmer
- Linda Arvidson as Farmer's Wife
- W. Chrystie Miller as Farmer's Father
- Gladys Egan as Farmer's Little Daughter
- Henry B. Walthall as Wheat King's Assistant
- Kate Bruce
- William J. Butler
- Charles Craig
- Frank Evans
- Edith Haldeman
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