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Man's Genesis

1912

17 minutes

AdventureDramaHistoryComedy

Overview

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 headshot

W. Chrystie Miller

Grandfather

Robert Harron headshot

Robert Harron

Weakhands

Mae Marsh headshot

Mae Marsh

Lillywhite

Wilfred Lucas headshot

Wilfred Lucas

Bruteforce

Charles Hill Mailes headshot

Charles Hill Mailes

Cave Man

W.C. Robinson headshot

W.C. Robinson

Cave Man

Claire McDowell headshot

Claire McDowell

Cave Woman

Mack Sennett headshot

Mack Sennett