The Maniac Cook(1909)
The Maniac Cook Synopsis
A household cook named Margie has a sudden mental breakdown and attacks her employers, the Holland family. After being briefly restrained, she escapes the house and later sneaks back in. Driven by a "fiendish idea," she takes the Holland's infant baby from its crib and hides the child in the kitchen oven before starting a fire beneath it. The parents unknowingly begin to use the oven, but the baby is rescued just in time when the parents discover the plot during a struggle with the cook, who is then arrested by police.
The Maniac Cook (1909) is a drama and thriller film directed by D.W. Griffith, released on January 4, 1909 with a runtime of 9m. It stars Marion Leonard, Harry Solter, George Gebhardt and Mack Sennett. Viewers rate it 0.5 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- D.W. Griffith
- Writers:
- D.W. Griffith
- Cinematographer:
- Billy Bitzer
- Production:
- American Mutoscope and Biograph Company
- Status:
- Released
The Maniac Cook Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marion Leonard
as Mrs. Holland
Harry Solter
as Mr. Holland
George Gebhardt
as Policeman #1
Mack Sennett
as Policeman #2
Clara T. Bracy
David Miles
- Anita Hendrie
Anita Hendrie
as Margie, the Cook
Key crew
Directed by D.W. Griffith, written by D.W. Griffith.
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The Maniac Cook Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 0.5/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Maniac Cook – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Maniac Cook?
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The main cast of The Maniac Cook (1909) includes Marion Leonard, Harry Solter, George Gebhardt, Mack Sennett and Clara T. Bracy. The film was directed by D.W. Griffith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Maniac Cook released?
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The Maniac Cook was released on January 4, 1909 and runs for 9m.
Is The Maniac Cook worth watching?
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The Maniac Cook (1909) holds an average rating of 0.5 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.