The Cook

Sep 15, 1918

0h 20m

★ 6.3

Overview

In an attempt at greater efficiency, the chef and waiter of a fancy oceanside restaurant wreak havoc in the establishment. Adding to the complications is the arrival of a robber.

Genres

Comedy

Action

Production Companies

Comique Film Company

The Cook Trailers

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Cast

The Chef

Roscoe Arbuckle

The Waiter (uncredited)

Buster Keaton

Holdup Man (uncredited)

Al St. John

Waitress / Cashier (uncredited)

Alice Lake

(uncredited)

Glen Cavender

(uncredited)

Bobby Dunn

(uncredited)

John Rand

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