The Cave Man

Overview

After her father dies, Chloe, played by Edith Storey, is left alone in the world. She is discovered and taken home to their cave by brothers Dagban and Eric, who vie for her affection in an allegory about “brain vs. brawn.” When “Dagban threatens to do her bodily harm unless she accedes to his intentions” Eric beats up his brother to protect Chloe, and then subsequently leaves the cave he calls home to avoid further conflict. By this point, he has won Chloe’s affection with his kindness and love, and she decides to follow him and “together they continue their journey, seeking happiness in the land beyond the horizon, which joins earth with heaven.”

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 15, 1912

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Vitagraph Company of America

Cast

Rose Tapley,Harry Northrup,Tefft Johnson,Edith Storey,Ralph Ince

Director

Ralph Ince,Charles L. Gaskill

Writer

Charles L. Gaskill

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0197348