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.
Movie: A Corner in Wheat
Top 10 Billed Cast
The Wheat King
The Wheat King's Wife
Farmer
Farmer's Wife
Farmer's Father
Farmer's Little Daughter
Wheat King's Assistant
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