The Cave Man (1912)

After her father dies, Chloe, played by Edith Storey, is left alone in the world. She is discovered and taken home to their cave by brothers Dagban and Eric, who vie for her affection in an allegory about “brain vs. brawn.” When “Dagban threatens to do her bodily harm unless she accedes to his intentions” Eric beats up his brother to protect Chloe, and then subsequently leaves the cave he calls home to avoid further conflict. By this point, he has won Chloe’s affection with his kindness and love, and she decides to follow him and “together they continue their journey, seeking happiness in the land beyond the horizon, which joins earth with heaven.”

Director: Ralph Ince, Charles L. Gaskill
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 10 min
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Production: Vitagraph Company of America
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

prehistory, silent film, cavemen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Cave Man about?
After her father dies, Chloe, played by Edith Storey, is left alone in the world. She is discovered and taken home to their cave by brothers Dagban and Eric, who vie for her affection in an allegory about “brain vs. brawn.” When “Dagban threatens to do her bodily harm unless she accedes to his intentions” Eric beats up his brother to protect Chloe, and then subsequently leaves the cave he calls home to avoid further conflict. By this point, he has won Chloe’s affection with his kindness and love, and she decides to follow him and “together they continue their journey, seeking happiness in the land beyond the horizon, which joins earth with heaven.”
Who directed The Cave Man?
The Cave Man was directed by Ralph Ince, Charles L. Gaskill.
Who stars in The Cave Man?
The Cave Man stars Ralph Ince, Edith Storey, Harry Northrup, Rose Tapley, Tefft Johnson.
How long is The Cave Man?
The Cave Man has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is The Cave Man?
The Cave Man is a Drama film.
Where was The Cave Man produced?
The Cave Man was produced in United States of America.