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Man's Genesis (1912)
Directed by D.W. Griffith
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.
Length 17 minutes
Actors
W. Chrystie Miller | Robert Harron | Mae Marsh | Wilfred Lucas | Charles Hill Mailes | W.C. Robinson | Claire McDowell | Mack Sennett