Corning The Wheat Market (1909 Original Black & White Film)

Watch this captivating black and white film from 1909 depicting the consequences of a tycoon's decision to corner the world market in wheat. Witness how his actions double the price of bread, pushing the grain's producers into poverty and charity lines. Contrasted with the luxurious life of the tycoon, the film sheds light on the stark differences between those who toil to grow the wheat and the man who profits from its sale.

Source :
Woods, F. E., Bitzer, G. W., Powell, F. E., Henderson, G., Kirkwood, J., Arvidson, L. [...] Niver. (1909) A Corner in Wheat. Griffith, D. W., dir United States: Biograph. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2012600307