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.
Movie Info
Release Date: 7/10/1912
Runtime: 17 min
Director: D.W. Griffith
Writers: Frank E. Woods, Jack London, D.W. Griffith
Top Cast
W. Chrystie Miller
Grandfather
Robert Harron
Weakhands
Mae Marsh
Lillywhite
Wilfred Lucas
Bruteforce
Charles Hill Mailes
Cave Man
Claire McDowell
Cave Woman
Mack Sennett
