Man's Genesis

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

W. Chrystie Miller

Grandfather

Robert Harron

Weakhands

Mae Marsh

Lillywhite

Wilfred Lucas

Bruteforce

Charles Hill Mailes

Cave Man

W.C. Robinson

Cave Man

Claire McDowell

Cave Woman

Mack Sennett

Crew

D.W. Griffith

Director

Frank E. Woods

Writer

Jack London

Story

D.W. Griffith

Writer