The Cook

The Cook

The Cook

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The Cook

1918

0h 20m

6.4(85 votes)

Comedy

Action

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.

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7 members

Acting

Roscoe Arbuckle

The Chef

Roscoe Arbuckle

Directing

Buster Keaton

The Waiter (uncredited)

Buster Keaton

Acting

Al St. John

Holdup Man (uncredited)

Al St. John

Acting

Alice Lake

Waitress / Cashier (uncredited)

Alice Lake

Acting

Glen Cavender

(uncredited)

Glen Cavender

Acting

Bobby Dunn

(uncredited)

Bobby Dunn

Acting

John Rand

(uncredited)

John Rand

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