The Cook (1918)Cooks make hovoc in seaside resort hotel. Director:Roscoe 'Fatty' ArbuckleWriter:Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle (story) |
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The Cook (1918)Cooks make hovoc in seaside resort hotel. Director:Roscoe 'Fatty' ArbuckleWriter:Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle (story) |
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| Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle | ... | ||
| Buster Keaton | ... | ||
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Al St. John | ... | |
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Alice Lake | ... |
Waitress /
Cashier
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Glen Cavender |
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Luke the Dog | ... |
Dog
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In an attempt at greater efficiency, the chef of a fancy oceanside restaurant and his assistant wreak havoc in the establishment. Adding to the complications is the arrival of a robber. Written by Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>
Long believed lost, an extended fragment of "The Cook" has been found, and it confirms how graceful Fatty could be, this time slaving over a hot stove and casually throwing prepared items to an equally blase Buster. Though the film closes at a pier-based amusement park, the kitchen antics are best, with the highlight being two dance pieces--Fatty's tribute to Salome (with salami) and Buster's hilarious rug-cutting with a belly dancer. The vicious (but not malicious) dog is good, too.