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
Florence La Badie
Mary Quinn - Sewing-Machine Girl
Leland Benham
Joel Quinn - Mary's Brother
Helen Badgley
Norah Quinn - Mary's Sister
Harris Gordon
John Rapley - Factory Boss
Ethyle Cooke
Ethyle Cooke Maude Rapley - John's Wife
Ethel Jewett
W. Ray Johnston
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