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8.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDbNR19261h 10mUnited States of America

The Cave Man

“SHE LIKED 'EM ROUGH! SHE WANTED A CAVE MAN- ONE WHOSE LIPS BELLOWED COMMANDS AND WHOSE ARMS ENFORCED HER!”

Synopsis

A bored society girl cuts a hundred dollar bill in half, writes a message on one half for whoever finds it and throws it out the window of her apartment. The person who finds it turns out to be the driver of a coal truck. So she decides to give him a complete makeover in order to make him presentable to her society friends.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 6, 1926

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Lewis Milestone
Screenplay & Story
Gelett Burgess, Jack Wagner, Darryl F. Zanuck
Original Title
The Cave Man
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
1h 10m
Production Studios
Warner Bros. Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Lewis Milestone

Screenplay & Story

Gelett Burgess, Jack Wagner, Darryl F. Zanuck

Director of Photography

David Abel

Department Leadership Roster

Lewis Milestone

Lewis Milestone

Director

Jack Wagner

Writer

David Abel

Director of Photography

Darryl F. Zanuck

Darryl F. Zanuck

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Cave Man.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cave Man

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Cave Man about?

A bored society girl cuts a hundred dollar bill in half, writes a message on one half for whoever finds it and throws it out the window of her apartment. The person who finds it turns out to be the driver of a coal truck. So she decides to give him a complete makeover in order to make him presentable to her society friends.

Who directed The Cave Man?

The Cave Man was directed by Lewis Milestone.

Who stars in The Cave Man?

The principal cast of The Cave Man includes Matt Moore, Marie Prevost, John Patrick, Myrna Loy, Phyllis Haver.

When was The Cave Man released and how long is it?

The Cave Man was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cave Man?

The Cave Man holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).