Lost: A Cook
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 12, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Hibbard
- Screenplay & Story
- Mack Sennett, Malcolm St. Clair
- Original Title
- Lost: A Cook
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Keystone Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Hibbard
Mack Sennett, Malcolm St. Clair
Mack Sennett
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Hibbard
Director
Mack Sennett
Writer
Malcolm St. Clair
Writer
Mack Sennett
Producer
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What is Lost: A Cook about?
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.
Who directed Lost: A Cook?
Lost: A Cook was directed by Fred Hibbard.
Who stars in Lost: A Cook?
The principal cast of Lost: A Cook includes Mack Swain, Ethel Teare, Juanita Hansen, Ben Turpin, Malcolm St. Clair.
When was Lost: A Cook released and how long is it?
Lost: A Cook was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 22m.