A Corner in Wheat
1909·Movie·
·14min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
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.
DNA
- Genres
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersGreedMoral AmbiguityClass StrugglePower Of CapitalismEconomic Inequality
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersSocial CommentaryFarmers' StrugglesStock Market ManipulationBread LinesContrast Between Wealth And Poverty
- Narrative
- Dialog
- Character Types
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
D.W. Griffith, Billy Bitzer
Written by:
D.W. Griffith, Frank E. Woods
Produced by:
D.W. Griffith
Cast
Media
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