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Man's Genesis

Jul 10, 1912 · 17m
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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.

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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
Directed by D.W. Griffith

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country
US

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