Man's Genesis (1912)

  • NR
  • 07/10/1912 (US)
  • Adventure, Drama, History, Comedy
  • 17m

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.

D.W. Griffith

Director, Writer

Frank E. Woods

Writer

Jack London

Story

Cast

W. Chrystie Miller's headshot

W. Chrystie Miller

Grandfather
Robert Harron's headshot

Robert Harron

Weakhands
Mae Marsh's headshot

Mae Marsh

Lillywhite
Wilfred Lucas's headshot

Wilfred Lucas

Bruteforce
Charles Hill Mailes's headshot

Charles Hill Mailes

Cave Man
W.C. Robinson's headshot

W.C. Robinson

Cave Man
Claire McDowell's headshot

Claire McDowell

Cave Woman
Mack Sennett's headshot

Mack Sennett

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