The Chief Cook (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1917, The Chief Cook is a comedy film directed by Arvid E. Gillstrom, running about 15 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Chief Cook stars Billy West as The Star Boarder, Bud Ross as Boggs (as Budd Ross), Oliver Hardy as Babe (as Babe Hardy) and Joe Cohen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, The Chief Cook has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Chief Cook page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chief Cook tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chief Cook (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Chief Cook change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Chief Cook worth watching?
- The Chief Cook holds an audience score of 3.8 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 Chief Cook?
- The Chief Cook stars Billy West, Bud Ross, Oliver Hardy, Joe Cohen and Leo White.
- When was The Chief Cook released?
- The Chief Cook was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.