His Prehistoric Past (1914): cast, story & where to watch
1914 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1914, His Prehistoric Past is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 22 minutes.
What it’s about. Set mostly in the Stone Age, a prehistoric king, with a harem of wives, rules a beach. Charlie arrives and falls for the king's favorite wife. In the end, it turns out to have been a dream; Charlie was asleep in the park.
Who’s in it. His Prehistoric Past stars Charlie Chaplin as Weakchin, Mack Swain as King Lowbrow, Gene Marsh as Sum-Babee and Fritz Schade as Ku-Ku aka Cleo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, His Prehistoric Past has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch His Prehistoric Past page.
If you liked it. Fans of His Prehistoric Past tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch His Prehistoric Past (1914)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for His Prehistoric Past change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is His Prehistoric Past worth watching?
- His Prehistoric Past holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in His Prehistoric Past?
- His Prehistoric Past stars Charlie Chaplin, Mack Swain, Gene Marsh, Fritz Schade and Cecile Arnold.
- When was His Prehistoric Past released?
- His Prehistoric Past was released in 1914, with a runtime of about 22 minutes.