A Corner in Wheat

190914mNo ratings yet

Drama

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.

Keywords

silent film
short film

Details

Status: Released
Release date: December 13, 1909
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph,Biograph Company
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
IMDb: tt0000832