The Cave Man (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film
Released in 1926, The Cave Man is a comedy film directed by Lewis Milestone, running about 70 minutes. “SHE LIKED 'EM ROUGH! SHE WANTED A CAVE MAN- ONE WHOSE LIPS BELLOWED COMMANDS AND WHOSE ARMS ENFORCED HER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A bored society girl cuts a hundred dollar bill in half, writes a message on one half for whoever finds it and throws it out the window of her apartment. The person who finds it turns out to be the driver of a coal truck. So she decides to give him a complete makeover in order to make him presentable to her society friends.
Who’s in it. The Cave Man stars Matt Moore as Mike Smagg, Marie Prevost as Myra Gaylord, John Patrick as Brewster Bradford and Myrna Loy as Maid, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cave Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cave Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cave Man (1926)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cave Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Cave Man?
- The Cave Man stars Matt Moore, Marie Prevost, John Patrick, Myrna Loy and Phyllis Haver.
- When was The Cave Man released?
- The Cave Man was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.