A Corner in Wheat (1909): Cast
A Corner in Wheat is a 1909 short drama directed by D.W. Griffith, starring Henry B. Walthall as Wheat King's Assistant, Grace Henderson and Owen Moore. It runs 14 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 14 min
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Genre
- Drama
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Corner in Wheat About?
The premise of A Corner in Wheat without spoilers.
A greedy tycoon whimsically attempts to corner the global wheat market, driving bread prices to double. The surge pushes grain farmers into charity queues and deepens poverty for many. The film juxtaposes the stark lives of the laborers who grow the wheat with the profit‑driven schemer controlling its trade.
A Corner in Wheat Themes & Keywords
· 37 tags- greed
- profit
- national film registry
- poverty
- commodities
- food shortage
- economics
- monopoly
- farmer
- injustice
- capitalism
- food prices
+25 more Show fewer
- commodities broker
- grain elevator
- falling down elevator
- buried alive
- oblivious father
- callousness
- police officer
- accidental death
- class differences
- loss of husband
- hunger
- famine
- finance
- wealth
- rise and fall
- loss of father
- inflation
- bread line
- farming
- food insecurity
- tragedy drama
- 1909
- morality
- social issues
- based on novel
A Corner in Wheat Cast & Characters
Henry B. Walthall leads the cast as Wheat King's Assistant, with Grace Henderson as The Wheat King's Wife and Owen Moore. Directed by D.W. Griffith; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director D.W. Griffith
- Henry B. Walthall as Wheat King's Assistant
- Grace Henderson as The Wheat King's Wife
-
Owen Moore - Mack Sennett
Also Starring in A Corner in Wheat
· 21 more- James Kirkwood Farmer
- Linda Arvidson Farmer's Wife
- Kate Bruce
- Robert Harron
- W. Chrystie Miller Farmer's Father
- George Nichols
- Arthur V. Johnson
- Gladys Egan Farmer's Little Daughter
- Frank Powell The Wheat King
- Dorothy West
- Anthony O'Sullivan
- Blanche Sweet
- Billy Quirk
- Frank Evans
- William J. Butler
- Gertrude Robinson
Show all 25 cast members Show fewer cast members
More from D.W. Griffith
More films directed by D.W. Griffith, best-rated first: Intolerance, The Struggle, Abraham Lincoln and Lady of the Pavements.
A Corner in Wheat Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “El valor del trigo” and “Le spéculateur en grains”.
- Also known as
-
- El valor del trigo
- Le spéculateur en grains
- O Preço do Trigo
- Storspekulanten
- Les spéculateurs
- A gabonatőzsde spekulánsai
- Спекуляция пшеницей
- Arbetare contra överklassen
- L'accaparramento del grano
- 小麦的囤积
- Der Weizenkönig
Seen A Corner in Wheat?
Movies Like A Corner in Wheat
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Our Daily Bread, The Wheat and the Tares and Country.
A Corner in Wheat FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Corner in Wheat, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Corner in Wheat?
A Corner in Wheat runs 14 minutes.
When was A Corner in Wheat released?
A Corner in Wheat was released on December 13, 1909.
Who directed A Corner in Wheat?
A Corner in Wheat was directed by D.W. Griffith.
More films by D.W. Griffith Who is in the cast of A Corner in Wheat?
A Corner in Wheat stars Henry B. Walthall as Wheat King's Assistant, Grace Henderson as The Wheat King's Wife and Owen Moore, among 25 credited actors.
Does A Corner in Wheat have a post-credit scene?
No. A Corner in Wheat has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
