The read
It runs a compact 17m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.7/10
8 audience votes
Key crew
- D.W. GriffithDirector
- D.W. GriffithWriter
- Frank E. WoodsWriter
Cast
- W. Chrystie MillerGrandfather
- Robert HarronWeakhands
- Mae MarshLillywhite
- Wilfred LucasBruteforce
- Charles Hill MailesCave Man
- W.C. RobinsonCave Man
- Claire McDowellCave Woman
- Mack SennettCast
Stills
Themes
prehistoric man