The Cook

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The Cook

1918

0h 20m

6.3(82 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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Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle

The Chef

Directing

Buster Keaton

The Waiter (uncredited)

Acting

Al St. John

Holdup Man (uncredited)

Acting

Alice Lake

Waitress / Cashier (uncredited)

Acting

Glen Cavender

(uncredited)

Acting

Bobby Dunn

(uncredited)

Acting

John Rand

(uncredited)

Acting

Luke the Dog

Unknown Role

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