A Corner in Wheat
Seen it?1909 | 14 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 14 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1909: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by D.W. Griffith
- Frank PowellThe Wheat King
- Grace HendersonThe Wheat King's Wife
- James KirkwoodFarmer
- Linda ArvidsonFarmer's Wife
- W. Chrystie MillerFarmer's Father
- Gladys EganFarmer's Little Daughter
- Henry B. WalthallWheat King's Assistant
- Kate Bruce
- William J. Butler
- Charles Craig