"Brute Force" (1914) director D. W. Griffith starring Robert Harron

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"Brute Force" is a short prehistoric drama, included in our program to illustrate the work of Robert Harron and Billy Bitzer, stars of Silent Hall of Fame.

The film is a sequel to "Man's Genesis" (1912), also directed by D. W. Griffith.

Weakhands (Robert Harron) and Lilywhite (Mae Marsh) raise a happy family when disaster strikes. A woman-less tribe led by Bruteforce (Wilfred Lucas) assaults them in pursuit of wives. The invaders are initially repelled, but subsequently become victorious and enslave all women. After his muscles fail, Weakhands again must use his brain. Will he be able to produce another more powerful weapon and turn the tide?

Directed by D. W. Griffith Produced by Biograph Company Scenario by D. W. Griffith and Frank E. Woods (?)

Starring Robert Harron, Mae Marsh, Wilfred Lucas Cinematography Billy Bitzer Distributed by The General Film Company, Incorporated Release date April 25, 1914 Running time 23 min. Country United States Language Silent film, English intertitles

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