Movie Description
The Six-Cent Loaf
(1915)Overview
John Rapley, head of Associated Baking Companies, executes a commercial coup that raises the price of bread to 6 cents a loaf. The price increase has a devastating effect on Mary Quinn, a Valencian factory girl who supports her younger brother Joel and sister Norah. Because of the higher cost, Mary can no longer afford to buy as much bread as she previously could for her family, impacting her ability to provide for them.
Cast
Mary Quinn - Sewing-Machine Girl
Joel Quinn - Mary's Brother
Norah Quinn - Mary's Sister
John Rapley - Factory Boss
Ethyle Cooke Maude Rapley - John's Wife
Factory Superintendent
Rapley Child
Rapley Child
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Facts
Original TitleThe Six-Cent Loaf
Status Released
Release Information
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1915-06-08
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 14m
Production CompaniesThanhouser Film Corporation
Genres
- Drama
