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A Corner in Wheat

  • 1909
  • G
  • 14min
VALUTAZIONE IMDb
6,6/10
2896
LA TUA VALUTAZIONE
A Corner in Wheat (1909)
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Aggiungi una trama nella tua linguaAn unscrupulous and greedy speculator decides to corner the wheat market for his own profit, establishing complete control over the markets.An unscrupulous and greedy speculator decides to corner the wheat market for his own profit, establishing complete control over the markets.An unscrupulous and greedy speculator decides to corner the wheat market for his own profit, establishing complete control over the markets.

  • Regia
    • D.W. Griffith
  • Sceneggiatura
    • D.W. Griffith
    • Frank Norris
    • Frank E. Woods
  • Star
    • Frank Powell
    • Grace Henderson
    • James Kirkwood
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  • VALUTAZIONE IMDb
    6,6/10
    2896
    LA TUA VALUTAZIONE
    • Regia
      • D.W. Griffith
    • Sceneggiatura
      • D.W. Griffith
      • Frank Norris
      • Frank E. Woods
    • Star
      • Frank Powell
      • Grace Henderson
      • James Kirkwood
    • 31Recensioni degli utenti
    • 10Recensioni della critica
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    Interpreti principali25

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    Frank Powell
    Frank Powell
    • The Wheat King
    Grace Henderson
    Grace Henderson
    • The Wheat King's Wife
    James Kirkwood
    James Kirkwood
    • The Farmer
    Linda Arvidson
    Linda Arvidson
    • The Farmer's Wife
    W. Chrystie Miller
    W. Chrystie Miller
    • The Farmer's Father
    Gladys Egan
    Gladys Egan
    • The Farmer's Little Daughter
    Henry B. Walthall
    Henry B. Walthall
    • The Wheat King's Assistant
    Kate Bruce
    Kate Bruce
    • Woman in Store
    • (non citato nei titoli originali)
    William J. Butler
    • Ruined Wheat Trader
    • (non citato nei titoli originali)
    Charles Craig
    • Man on the Floor of the Exchange
    • (non citato nei titoli originali)
    • …
    Frank Evans
    • Man on the Floor of the Exchange
    • (non citato nei titoli originali)
    • …
    Edith Haldeman
    Edith Haldeman
    • Woman in Store
    • (non citato nei titoli originali)
    Robert Harron
    Robert Harron
    • Man on the Floor of the Exchange
    • (non citato nei titoli originali)
    Ruth Hart
    • Woman in Store
    • (non citato nei titoli originali)
    Arthur V. Johnson
    Arthur V. Johnson
    • Wheat Trader in Bowler Hat
    • (non citato nei titoli originali)
    • …
    Henry Lehrman
    Henry Lehrman
    • Man on the Floor of the Exchange
    • (non citato nei titoli originali)
    Jeanie Macpherson
    Jeanie Macpherson
    • Banquet Invitee
    • (non citato nei titoli originali)
    • …
    Owen Moore
    Owen Moore
    • Man on the Floor of the Exchange
    • (non citato nei titoli originali)
    • …
    • Regia
      • D.W. Griffith
    • Sceneggiatura
      • D.W. Griffith
      • Frank Norris
      • Frank E. Woods
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    Recensioni degli utenti31

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    7SAMTHEBESTEST

    D W Griffith's parallels with social commentary on two opposite and inevitable corners of the society.

    A Corner In Wheat (1909) : Brief Review :

    D W Griffith's parallels with social commentary on two opposite and inevitable corners of the society. The unavoidable fact of the society was, is and will be that, 'The Rich gets richer and The Poor gets even worse' and unfortunately the world doesn't seems to be bothered by the idea of changing this equation. D W Griffith, who has always showm sympathetic approach to the poor people in his film with one constant condition that the character has to have good and kind Nature, have used the same formula but it was far before he used it in his most popular films made years later. A Corner In Wheat is about an Alan unscrupulous and greedy capitalist speculator decides to corner the wheat market for his own profit, establishing complete control over the markets and destroys the lives of poor people. The film showcases two opposite and different corners of the society, the rich and the poor, dealing with different consequences of the same issue and at the same time. This idea of parallel narrative was loved by audience after 50s but who knew that Griffith did it almost 4 decades ago. Watch out for the scenes when he shows the rich people partying and wasting foods and drinks and on the side we see poor and hungry people in que for food and not getting it. Such a heartbreaking scene it was. And the last frame when the poor man is crying and seeding at the time, what a wonderful thing it was. Hats off to D W Griffith and his imaginative brain which was running far ahead of its time and unfortunately we didn't born in his era to experience his brilliance. Whoever is fan of the cinematic genius called Griffith just can't miss this Short flick. Don't take the rating too seriously as it is purely systematic because films made 10 decades ago just cannot be measured with modern strips. A Must See!

    RATING - 7/10*

    By - #samthebestest
    7springfieldrental

    First Use of A Freeze Frame

    Directors use the technique of freeze frames in movies to emphasize a crucial point where the picture pauses in midstream, somewhat like a photograph. The first film to use this effective cinematic tool was December 1909's "A Corner of Wheat." D.W. Griffith showed the despair of the poor effected by greed in his--and film's--historic freeze frame.

    "A Corner of Wheat" marked Griffith's year-and-a-half of directing films. His innovations in cinematic techniques began to really pile up from this point. The movie highlights his now familiarity with cross-cutting and parallel editing, unfolding a story with two perspectives--here the ravenous rich contrasting against the despairing poor. The depth of field in the beginning and ending shots of the farmers walking towards the camera planting wheat reflect an understanding of using the entire frame to capture the essence of the atmosphere of the narrative.

    This is the first time Griffith addressed social disparity and holding those responsible for such unfairness. Based on a 1902 Frank Norris book, "The Pit," Griffith was able to effectively slim down the novel into several concise scenes within a one-reel movie.
    7gavin6942

    Early Griffith

    A greedy tycoon decides, on a whim, to corner the world market in wheat. This doubles the price of bread, forcing the grain's producers into charity lines and further into poverty.

    D. W. Griffith was, of course, a master of the early cinema and dominated the silent film. He may be best known for "Intolerance" and "Birth of a Nation", but this is a notable film in its own right, showing the struggle between agriculture and investors. What political message was being said (if any)? Strangely, the film is said to be based on the novel "The Pit". How exactly an entire novel can be adapted to a 10-minute film is not known. If anything, it would simply share the same theme. Maybe I ought to track down "The Pit"...
    Michael_Elliott

    Griffith

    Corner in Wheat, A (1909)

    *** 1/2 (out of 4)

    One of D.W. Griffith's best shorts. This one deals with an evil tycoon who makes the price of wheat go up for his own profit but by doing this is causes the poor to suffer. Here's another film where Griffith takes out his anger of being poor and he hits all the right notes making this a high energy and downright dirty tale. The way Griffith shows the poor is wonderfully done and the ending is great as well. Of historical importance, this was the first film to get reviewed in a NY newspaper, which also makes the historians believe that this was the first film reviewed anywhere in the world. Films were discussed in papers before this one but this was the first to actually get its own review.
    6wes-connors

    Cornering the Market

    Early film of "social relevance" directed by D.W. Griffith. It's a little difficult to follow - apparently, Mr. Griffith is showing the contrast between the wealthy "Wheat King" (played by Frank Powell) and the poor "Farmer" (played by James Kirkwood). The farmer does the manual work, laboring in the fields. The wealth businessman reaps the profits, in luxury. In the film, Mr. Powell's character becomes more and more greedy, making the price of goods so high the poor farmers can't afford the goods they helped create. Of the supporting players, Henry B. Walthall is most impressive as Kirkwood's associate. Griffith mixes location and set nicely. Watch the wicked "Wheat King" meet a pitiful, ironic end.

    ****** A Corner in Wheat (12/13/09) D.W. Griffith ~ Frank Powell, James Kirkwood, Henry B. Walthall

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      One of the first films in which D.W. Griffith used the technique of parallel editing (a technique he pioneered). It was used to create the effects in the wheat suffocating scene.
    • Blooper
      When the Wheat King reads the letter regarding his increase in wealth, he is wearing gloves. After he falls into the wheat pit, there is an un-gloved hand reaching for the heavens; however, when they pull him out, he is once again wearing gloves.
    • Connessioni
      Edited into Proposta in quattro parti (1985)

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    • Data di uscita
      • 13 dicembre 1909 (Stati Uniti)
    • Paese di origine
      • Stati Uniti
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      • Inglese
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    • Luoghi delle riprese
      • Biograph Studio, Manhattan, New York, New York, Stati Uniti
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      • Biograph Company
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      • Black and White
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      • Silent
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