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Man's Genesis (1912)

Man's Genesis (1912)

Drama Comedy Adventure History
Release Date: 1912, July 10
Directors: D.W. Griffith
Countries: United States of America
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Cast: Mae Marsh, Wilfred Lucas, W.C. Robinson, Robert Harron, Claire McDowell, Charles Hill Mailes, W. Chrystie Miller

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.

Keywords:

prehistoric man