Man's Genesis poster
Basic Info
Release: July 10, 1912
Rating: ⭐ 4.6/10 (8 votes)

Man's Genesis

1912 ⭐ 4.6/10 8 votes
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.

Genres
Adventure Drama History Comedy
Production Countries
  • United States of America
Spoken Languages
  • No Language xx

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Cast
W. Chrystie Miller
W. Chrystie Miller
Grandfather
Robert Harron
Robert Harron
Weakhands
Mae Marsh
Mae Marsh
Lillywhite
Wilfred Lucas
Wilfred Lucas
Bruteforce
Charles Hill Mailes
Charles Hill Mailes
Cave Man
W.C. Robinson
Cave Man
Claire McDowell
Claire McDowell
Cave Woman
Mack Sennett
Mack Sennett
Crew
D.W. Griffith
D.W. Griffith
Director
D.W. Griffith
D.W. Griffith
Writer
Frank E. Woods
Frank E. Woods
Writer
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