A Corner in Wheat (1909)
6.2
/10 By 96 Votes
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.
Release Date : December 13, 1909
Runtime : 14m
Genre : Drama
Companies : American Mutoscope & Biograph
Countries : United States of America
Keywords : silent film, short film
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