Man's Genesis
Originally released in 1912. Man's Genesis is a adventure/drama film. directed by D.W. Griffith. At just 17 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring W. Chrystie Miller, Robert Harron, and Mae Marsh
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 10, 1912
113 years ago
Runtime
0h 17m
17 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed Man's Genesis?
Man's Genesis was directed by D.W. Griffith.
How long is Man's Genesis?
Man's Genesis has a runtime of 0 hours and 17 minutes (17 minutes total).
When was Man's Genesis released?
Man's Genesis was released on July 10, 1912 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Man's Genesis?
The main cast of Man's Genesis includes W. Chrystie Miller, Robert Harron, Mae Marsh, Wilfred Lucas, Charles Hill Mailes.