A Corner in Wheat (1909)

6.156/10 Vote : 93

A Corner in Wheat (Original Title)

StoryLine

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.

Details

Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 13/12/1909
Run Time: 14 min
Popularity: 6.9
Spoken Languages: No Language
Status: Released