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Man's Genesis

Man's Genesis

Release: 1912-07-10 ·Runtime: 17m ·★ 4.6
Adventure Drama History Comedy

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.

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

American Mutoscope & Biograph