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
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W. Chrystie Miller as Grandfather |
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Robert Harron as Weakhands |
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Mae Marsh as Lillywhite |
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Wilfred Lucas as Bruteforce |
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Charles Hill Mailes as Cave Man |
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W.C. Robinson as Cave Man |
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Claire McDowell as Cave Woman |
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Mack Sennett as |
| Directing | D.W. Griffith | Director |
| Writing | D.W. Griffith | Writer |
| Writing | Frank E. Woods | Writer |
| Writing | Jack London | Story |
