CinemaOSMovie · 1917 · 0h 22m

Lost: A Cook

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Ambrose (Mack Swain) is a clumsy, aspiring cook who finds himself in over his head when he is hired to work in a busy household or restaurant. Most of the humor stems from Ambrose’s spectacular incompetence in the kitchen. He misinterprets simple instructions, leads a series of messy kitchen disasters, and accidentally destroys various household items while attempting to prepare a meal. The situation typically escalates into a frantic "Keystone-style" chase or a massive physical confrontation involving food, dishes, and outraged employers or customers.

Directed byFred Hibbard

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 22m
Language
EN
Released
August 12, 1917
Studios
Keystone Film Company

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Mack Swain

Mack Swain

Farmer Ambrose

Ethel Teare

Ethel Teare

The Cook

Juanita Hansen

Juanita Hansen

The Bride-to-be

Ben Turpin

Ben Turpin

Pest Guest

Malcolm St. Clair

Malcolm St. Clair

Dog Owner

Louise Fazenda

Louise Fazenda

Caroline Rankin

Caroline Rankin

Cliff Bowes

The Groom-to-be

Joey Jacobs

Ambrose's Son

Clarence Lyndon

Justice of the Peace

Creative team
Directed by
Fred Hibbard
Written by
Mack Sennett
Mack Sennett
Malcolm St. Clair
Malcolm St. Clair
Produced by
Mack Sennett
Mack Sennett

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