The Cook

The Cook

1918•20m•6.4/10

ComedyAction

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.4/10(85)

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.

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Production

Comique Film Company

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Roscoe Arbuckle

Roscoe Arbuckle

The Chef

Buster Keaton

Buster Keaton

The Waiter (uncredited)

Al St. John

Al St. John

Holdup Man (uncredited)

Alice Lake

Alice Lake

Waitress / Cashier (uncredited)

Glen Cavender

Glen Cavender

(uncredited)

Bobby Dunn

Bobby Dunn

(uncredited)

John Rand

John Rand

(uncredited)

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