Man's Genesis (1912)
Synopsis
An old man tells his grandchildren about prehistoric man: Caveman Weakhands is unable to court a woman because of his physical weakness. Humiliated by Bruteforce, he bumps into Lillywhite, who has also been cowering in her cave in mourning. The two new lovers form a connection, but Bruteforce separates the couple and sends Weakhands scrambling. In his cave, Weakhands thinks up the design of a stone club. With this equalizer, he soon vanquishes Bruteforce and wins Lillywhite back again-- An early step in human progress.
Release Date: 1912-07-10
Runtime: 17 minutes
Director: D.W. Griffith
Top Cast
- W. Chrystie Miller as Grandfather
- Robert Harron as Weakhands
- Mae Marsh as Lillywhite
- Wilfred Lucas as Bruteforce
- Charles Hill Mailes as Cave Man
- W.C. Robinson as Cave Man
- Claire McDowell as Cave Woman
- Mack Sennett as
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Original Music Composer(s): N/A
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