Lost: A Cook

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Mack Swain Farmer Ambrose

Ethel Teare The Cook

Juanita Hansen The Bride-to-be

Ben Turpin Pest Guest

Malcolm St. Clair Dog Owner