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Man's Genesis
4.6 / 10• 1912• 17m•NR• English
AdventureDramaHistoryComedy
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
W. Chrystie Miller
Grandfather
Lead
Robert Harron
Weakhands
Mae Marsh
Lillywhite
Wilfred Lucas
Bruteforce
Charles Hill Mailes
Cave Man
WR
W.C. Robinson
Cave Man
Claire McDowell
Cave Woman
Mack Sennett
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What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. D.W. Griffith's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Man's Genesis is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
