The Core Question
What just happened between you and "Man's Genesis"?
No need to judge. Just record how you feel right now.
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.
Cast & Crew
D.W. Griffith
Director
W. Chrystie Miller
Grandfather
Robert Harron
Weakhands
Mae Marsh
Lillywhite
Wilfred Lucas
Bruteforce
Charles Hill Mailes
Cave Man
W.C. Robinson
Cave Man
Stills
Love Letters from the Community
Every encounter with this film is unique
