
His Wedding Night(1917)
Al and Roscoe, employees at a gas station, are rivals for Alice. When Buster delivers a wedding gown for Alice and begins modeling it, he is mistaken for Alice and is kidnapped by Al.


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.

Roscoe Arbuckle
The Chef

Buster Keaton
The Waiter (uncredited)

Al St. John
Holdup Man (uncredited)

Alice Lake
Waitress / Cashier (uncredited)

Glen Cavender
(uncredited)

Bobby Dunn
(uncredited)

John Rand
(uncredited)
The Cook is a comedy, action film released in 1918 exploring themes of dance, fishing, restaurant, dog, seaside, waiter. Directed by Roscoe Arbuckle, it stars Roscoe Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Al St. John. 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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