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His Prehistoric Past

After booting King Lowbrow over a cliff, Weakchin (Charles Chaplin) enjoys the company of the King's wives

After being caught flirting with King Lowbrow's wife, Weakchin (Charles Chaplin) kicks the king (Mack Swain) over a cliff

Weakchin (Charlie Chaplin) flirts with the King's favourite wife (Gene Marsh) who has been sent to fetch water

The King (Mack Swain) becomes tipsy after sharing a drink with Weakchin (Charlie Chaplin), who steals away to visit the King's wives

Charlie Chaplin, as Weakchin, plucks some fir to fill his pipe. Chaplin later referred to this gag as the inspiration for the film, although the film also parodies D. W. Griffith's 'Man's Genesis'

Chaplin is awoken from his prehistoric dream by a policeman's truncheon. The policeman is thought to be played by Sydney Chaplin which suggests that contrary to popular belief, he started work at the Keystone company just prior to Charlie's departure

Weakchin (Charles Chaplin) sets his sights on King Lowbrow's favourite wife (Gene Marsh)

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