Waiter No. 5 (1910): cast, story & where to watch
1910 · Film
Released in 1910, Waiter No. 5 is a notable film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. After conducting a raid on a Rebel camp, a Czarist officer discovers that his wife has joined the revolutionaries. Out of loyalty to his wife, the officer resigns his commission and escapes with her to America. Several years later, the ex-officer is gainfully employed as a waiter in a Russian restaurant. For the sake of his grown son, who is engaged to marry a wealthy socialite, our hero pretends to be a man of great wealth and prestige. The truth is revealed in the final scene, but "Waiter Number 5" is saved from disgrace by the timely arrival of his former superior officer.
Who’s in it. Waiter No. 5 stars George Nichols as The Chief of Police, Claire McDowell as The Chief of Police's Wife, Jack Pickford as The Chief of Police's Son (as a boy) and Charles West as The Chief of Police's Son (as an adult), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waiter No. 5 page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waiter No. 5 (1910)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Waiter No. 5 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Waiter No. 5?
- Waiter No. 5 stars George Nichols, Claire McDowell, Jack Pickford, Charles West and Mary Pickford.
- When was Waiter No. 5 released?
- Waiter No. 5 was released in 1910, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.