Man’s Genesis (1912): Cast
Man’s Genesis is a 1912 short comedy drama directed by D.W. Griffith, starring Robert Harron as Weakhands, Wilfred Lucas and Mae Marsh. It runs 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 17 min
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Man’s Genesis About?
The premise of Man’s Genesis without spoilers.
An elderly storyteller recounts early human life, focusing on the hapless caveman Weakhands, who lacks the strength to court a woman. After being mocked by the brutish Bruteforce, he meets the grieving Lillywhite, and they fall in love. Bruteforce separates them, forcing Weakhands to flee. In his cave he devises a stone club, uses it to defeat Bruteforce, wins Lillywhite back, and marks a primitive step forward in human progress.
Man’s Genesis Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- monster
- club
- brains over brawn
- murder
- weapon making
- caveman
- weapon
- melodrama
- prehistoric times
Man’s Genesis Cast & Characters
Robert Harron leads the cast as Weakhands, with Wilfred Lucas as Bruteforce and Mae Marsh as Lillywhite. Directed by D.W. Griffith; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director D.W. Griffith
- Robert Harron as Weakhands
- Wilfred Lucas as Bruteforce
- Mae Marsh as Lillywhite
- Claire McDowell as Cave Woman
Also Starring in Man’s Genesis
· 4 more- Mack Sennett
- Charles Hill Mailes Cave Man
- W. Chrystie Miller Grandfather
- W.C. Robinson Cave Man
More from D.W. Griffith
More films directed by D.W. Griffith, best-rated first: Intolerance, The Struggle, Abraham Lincoln and Lady of the Pavements.
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Man’s Genesis FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Man’s Genesis, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Man’s Genesis?
Man’s Genesis runs 17 minutes.
When was Man’s Genesis released?
Man’s Genesis was released on July 10, 1912.
Who directed Man’s Genesis?
Man’s Genesis was directed by D.W. Griffith.
More films by D.W. Griffith Who is in the cast of Man’s Genesis?
Man’s Genesis stars Robert Harron as Weakhands, Wilfred Lucas as Bruteforce and Mae Marsh as Lillywhite, among 8 credited actors.
Does Man’s Genesis have a post-credit scene?
No. Man’s Genesis has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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