The Waiters' Ball (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1916, The Waiters' Ball is a comedy film directed by Roscoe Arbuckle, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. Fatty and Al are competing to take the same girl to the Waiters' Ball, but the formal dress requirement presents a problem: Fatty owns a tuxedo, but Al does not.
Who’s in it. The Waiters' Ball stars Roscoe Arbuckle as The Cook, Al St. John as The Waiter, Corinne Parquet as The Cashier and Joe Bordeaux as The Cashier's Brother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Waiters' Ball has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Waiters' Ball page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Waiters' Ball tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Waiters' Ball (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Waiters' Ball change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Waiters' Ball worth watching?
- The Waiters' Ball holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Waiters' Ball?
- The Waiters' Ball stars Roscoe Arbuckle, Al St. John, Corinne Parquet, Joe Bordeaux and Kate Price.
- When was The Waiters' Ball released?
- The Waiters' Ball was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.