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1912 film by D. W. Griffith

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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.

Released: 1912-07-1017 minDir: D.W. GriffithAdventure, Drama, History, Comedy

Cast

  • W. Chrystie Miller as Grandfather
  • Robert Harron as Weakhands
  • Mae Marsh as Lillywhite
  • Wilfred Lucas as Bruteforce
  • Charles Hill Mailes as Cave Man
  • W.C. Robinson as Cave Man

Themes

  • prehistoric man

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Instance of
short film
Country of origin
United States
Production company
Biograph Company
Cinematographer
Billy Bitzer
Duration
17
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publication date
1912-00-00
copyright status
public domain
title
Man’s Genesis
Commons category
Man's Genesis
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