Man's Genesis (1912)
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.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Adventure, Drama, History, Comedy
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: July 10, 1912
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
- Mack Sennett
Screenplay
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
prehistoric man
More Films by Director: D.W. Griffith
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Man's Genesis about?
- 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.
- Who directed Man's Genesis?
- Man's Genesis was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in Man's Genesis?
- Man's Genesis stars W. Chrystie Miller, Robert Harron, Mae Marsh, Wilfred Lucas, Charles Hill Mailes, W.C. Robinson.
- How long is Man's Genesis?
- Man's Genesis has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is Man's Genesis?
- Man's Genesis is a Adventure, Drama, History, Comedy film.
- Where was Man's Genesis produced?
- Man's Genesis was produced in United States of America.