A Corner in Wheat (1909)
1909 · NR · 0h 14m · Drama
Genres: Drama
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.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Writers: Frank Norris, D.W. Griffith, Frank E. Woods
Cinematography: Billy Bitzer
Editor: James Smith
Rated 6.2/10 by 114 viewers
Cast
Frank Powell as The Wheat KingGrace Henderson as The Wheat King's WifeJames Kirkwood as FarmerLinda Arvidson as Farmer's WifeW. Chrystie Miller as Farmer's FatherGladys Egan as Farmer's Little DaughterHenry B. Walthall as Wheat King's AssistantKate BruceWilliam J. ButlerCharles CraigFrank EvansEdith HaldemanMore like this
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