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The Six-Cent Loaf

1915 14 min Drama

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

Florence La Badie Florence La Badie Mary Quinn - Sewing-Machine Girl
Leland Benham Leland Benham Joel Quinn - Mary's Brother
Helen Badgley Helen Badgley Norah Quinn - Mary's Sister
Harris Gordon Harris Gordon John Rapley - Factory Boss
Ethyle Cooke Ethyle Cooke Ethyle Cooke Maude Rapley - John's Wife
Ethel Jewett Ethel Jewett
W. Ray Johnston W. Ray Johnston Factory Superintendent
Eldean Steuart Eldean Steuart Rapley Child
Loel Steuart Loel Steuart Rapley Child
N.Z. Wood N.Z. Wood
Arthur Bauer Arthur Bauer