Lost: A Cook(1917)
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.
Lost: A Cook (1917) is a comedy film directed by Fred Hibbard, released on August 12, 1917 with a runtime of 22m. It stars Mack Swain, Ethel Teare, Juanita Hansen and Ben Turpin.
- Director:
- Fred Hibbard
- Writers:
- Mack Sennett, Malcolm St. Clair
- Producers:
- Mack Sennett
- Production:
- Keystone Film Company
- Status:
- Released
Lost: A Cook Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mack Swain
as Farmer Ambrose
Ethel Teare
as The Cook
Juanita Hansen
as The Bride-to-be
Ben Turpin
as Pest Guest
Malcolm St. Clair
as Dog Owner
Louise Fazenda
Caroline Rankin
- Cliff Bowes
Cliff Bowes
as The Groom-to-be
- Joey Jacobs
Joey Jacobs
as Ambrose's Son
- Clarence Lyndon
Clarence Lyndon
as Justice of the Peace
Key crew
Directed by Fred Hibbard, written by Mack Sennett and Malcolm St. Clair, produced by Mack Sennett.
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Lost: A Cook – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Lost: A Cook?
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The main cast of Lost: A Cook (1917) includes Mack Swain, Ethel Teare, Juanita Hansen, Ben Turpin and Malcolm St. Clair. The film was directed by Fred Hibbard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lost: A Cook released?
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Lost: A Cook was released on August 12, 1917 and runs for 22m.