
Bread is a socially engaged drama which follows the fate of a woman struggling to pull herself out of poverty as she’s ruthlessly exploited by a string of men.
Directed by Ida May Park, Bread leans on a strong ensemble — Edward Cecil, Gladys Fox, Kenneth Harlan — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1918.
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Agnes and her two sisters struggle through a day in a home overrun by gamblers, thieves, and johns.
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