The Cave Man Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for The Cave Man.
The Cave Man Ending Explained: 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. Directed by Lewis Milestone, this 1926 comedy film stars Matt Moore (Mike Smagg), alongside Marie Prevost as Myra Gaylord, John Patrick as Brewster Bradford, Myrna Loy as Maid. With a 8/10 audience rating, the ending has been widely praised.
What Happens at the End of The Cave Man?
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.
Lewis Milestone's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Matt Moore (Mike Smagg)'s journey. The person who finds it turns out to be the driver of a coal truck.
How Does Matt Moore (Mike Smagg)'s Story End?
- Matt Moore: Matt Moore's arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with Lewis Milestone delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 1h 10m runtime.
- Marie Prevost (Myra Gaylord): Marie Prevost's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- John Patrick (Brewster Bradford): John Patrick's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of The Cave Man Mean?
The Cave Man concludes with Lewis Milestone reinforcing the comedy themes established throughout the film. The final moments with Matt Moore leave a lasting impression — the ending is both a resolution and a statement about the story's central questions.