Movie

Man's Genesis (1912)

• July 10, 1912
• 17m

• Adventure
• Drama
• History
• Comedy

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.

Director

D.W. Griffith

Writers

D.W. Griffith, Frank E. Woods, Jack London

Starring

W. Chrystie Miller, Robert Harron, Mae Marsh