
Man's Genesis (1912)
Released:
1912-07-10
Duration:
17min
Rating 4.6
Overview
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.
Production Companies
American Mutoscope & Biograph
Additional Info
Budget | $0.00 |
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Revenue | $0.00 |
Original Language | en |
Popularity | 0.766 |
Directed By
D.W. Griffith
TOP CAST

W. Chrystie Miller
Grandfather

Robert Harron
Weakhands

Mae Marsh
Lillywhite

Wilfred Lucas
Bruteforce

Charles Hill Mailes
Cave Man
W.C. Robinson
Cave Man

Claire McDowell
Cave Woman