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The Cook

The Cook

19186.40h 20m

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.

Directed by Roscoe Arbuckle
Written by Roscoe Arbuckle
Produced by Joseph M. Schenck
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Top 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)

Themes & Keywords

dancefishingrestaurantdogseasidewaitersilent filmpartially lost filmshort film

About The Cook

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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