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Man's Genesis (1912)

1912-07-10 · 17m · EN
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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.

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Frank E. WoodsWriterD.W. GriffithDirector, Writer

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W. Chrystie MillerW. Chrystie MillerGrandfatherRobert HarronRobert HarronWeakhandsMae MarshMae MarshLillywhiteWilfred LucasWilfred LucasBruteforceCharles Hill MailesCharles Hill MailesCave ManW.C. RobinsonW.C. RobinsonCave ManMack SennettMack SennettClaire McDowellClaire McDowellCave Woman

Keywords

Prehistoric man

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Genre affinityComedy · Drama · AdventureTheme affinityPrehistoric ManDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingShortDirector preference260506Actor preference327774 · 260421 · 141599

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What is Man's Genesis about?

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.

How long is Man's Genesis?

Man's Genesis has a runtime of 17 minutes.