Overview

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.

Cast

Mack Swain, Ethel Teare, Juanita Hansen, Ben Turpin, Malcolm St. Clair, Louise Fazenda, Caroline Rankin, Cliff Bowes

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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.

When was "Lost: A Cook" released?

Lost: A Cook was released in 1917.

Who stars in "Lost: A Cook"?

The cast includes Mack Swain, Ethel Teare, Juanita Hansen, Ben Turpin.