Man's Genesis

IMDb 4.6 1912 • 17 min • AdventureDramaHistoryComedy

Director

D.W. Griffith

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top 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