The Cave Man(1912)
The Cave Man Synopsis
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.”
The Cave Man (1912) is a drama film directed by Charles L. Gaskill, released on April 15, 1912 with a runtime of 10m. It stars Ralph Ince, Edith Storey, Harry Northrup and Rose Tapley. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles L. Gaskill
- Writers:
- Charles L. Gaskill
- Production:
- Vitagraph Company of America
- Status:
- Released
The Cave Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ralph Ince
as Eric
Edith Storey
as Chloe
Harry Northrup
as Dagban
Rose Tapley
as Else
Tefft Johnson
as Aleric
Key crew
Directed by Charles L. Gaskill, written by Charles L. Gaskill.
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The Cave Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Cave Man – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Cave Man?
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The main cast of The Cave Man (1912) includes Ralph Ince, Edith Storey, Harry Northrup, Rose Tapley and Tefft Johnson. The film was directed by Charles L. Gaskill. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cave Man released?
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The Cave Man was released on April 15, 1912 and runs for 10m.
Is The Cave Man worth watching?
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The Cave Man (1912) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.