The Chief Cook

Overview

The film opens in the lobby of a small hotel, where the desk clerk/owner (Budd Ross) is addressing three members of staff: the cook, the waiter and the bellboy. It is obvious from their reactions, particularly the cook (Leo White) that whatever was said did not go down too well. His animated arms knock down the man standing behind him repeatedly until all three servants simultaneously quit. They storm off into the adjoining kitchen where a slavery maid (Blanche White) is on the floor scrubbing the floor. The men all trip over her, moan briefly and then leave.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 30, 1917

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

King Bee Studios

Cast

Leo White,Joe Cohen,Ethelyn Gibson,Oliver Hardy,Ellen Burford,Bud Ross,Blanche White,Polly Bailey,Joe Bordeaux,Billy Westand 1 more

Director

Arvid E. Gillstrom

Writer

Rex Taylor

Producer

Louis Burstein

Cinematography

Herman Obrock Jr.

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0008957