Upton Sinclair

An eccentric millionaire and his grandchildren are embroiled in the plights of some forest gnomes who are searching for the rest of their tribe. While helping them, the millionaire is suspected of being crazy because he's seeing gnomes! He's committed, and the niece and nephew and the gnomes have to find him and free him. (imdb)

A story about family, greed, religion, and oil, centered around a turn-of-the-century prospector in the early days of the business.

The evils of alcohol before and during prohibition become evident as we see its effects on the rich Chilcote family. (imdb)

Details the mistreated lives of some immigrants in the beef packing industry of Chicago.