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The Cook (1918)

22 min  -  Comedy | Short  -   15 September 1918 (USA)
6.8
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Cooks make hovoc in seaside resort hotel.

Writer:

Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle (story)
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle ...
Buster Keaton ...
Al St. John Al St. John ...
Alice Lake Alice Lake ...
Waitress / Cashier
Glen Cavender Glen Cavender
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Luke the Dog Luke the Dog ...
Dog
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Storyline

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>  

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Genres:

Comedy | Short

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

El chef See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Comique Film Company See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Silent

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

In a classic example of "magical" humor, Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle the cook repeatedly dips into the same large metal vat and somehow produces a wide array of different foods. See more »

Connections

Featured in "Silent Clowns: Buster Keaton (#1.1)" (2006) See more »