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A Corner in Wheat

1909-0h 14min
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6.1 / 10 104

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.

Directed by D.W. Griffith

Writers Frank Norris D.W. Griffith Frank E. Woods

Stars Frank Powell Grace Henderson James Kirkwood

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Cast

Frank Powell's picture in the cast

Frank Powell

The Wheat King
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Grace Henderson

The Wheat King's Wife
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James Kirkwood

Farmer
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Linda Arvidson

Farmer's Wife
W. Chrystie Miller's picture in the cast

W. Chrystie Miller

Farmer's Father
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Gladys Egan

Farmer's Little Daughter
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Henry B. Walthall

Wheat King's Assistant
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Kate Bruce

William J. Butler's picture in the cast

William J. Butler

Charles Craig's picture in the cast

Charles Craig

Frank Evans's picture in the cast

Frank Evans

Edith Haldeman's picture in the cast

Edith Haldeman

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