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A Capable Lady Cook

November 17, 1916 0h 10m

Originally released in 1916. A Capable Lady Cook is a comedy film. directed by Wallace Beery. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Wallace Beery, Kewpie Morgan, and Belle Bennett

Synopsis

Hubby can't stand his wife's cooking and he goes to the employment agency and gets Sweedy as a new cook. They arrive home and dinner is about to be served. Sweedy never reaches the table, however, for her foot slips and the expected dinner flies away. Sweedy then starts to clean house, but she gets in wrong by raising clouds of dust. Sweedy now starts to do more cooking, but gets a note from the iceman saying he will meet her on the comer and go for a lark. Sweedy takes the wife's new gown and goes to keep the appointment. Hubby discovers the note, thinks his wife is false, follows and brings Sweedy home, where, in the parlor, he protests against such treatment and declares his love in hot terms, which is overheard by the wife. She steps in and the astonished husband discovers his terrible mistake.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 17, 1916 109 years ago
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Runtime 0h 10m 10 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Nestor Film Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Capable Lady Cook about?

Hubby can't stand his wife's cooking and he goes to the employment agency and gets Sweedy as a new cook. They arrive home and dinner is about to be served. Sweedy never reaches the table, however, ...

Who directed A Capable Lady Cook?

A Capable Lady Cook was directed by Wallace Beery.

How long is A Capable Lady Cook?

A Capable Lady Cook has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).

When was A Capable Lady Cook released?

A Capable Lady Cook was released on November 17, 1916 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Capable Lady Cook?

The main cast of A Capable Lady Cook includes Wallace Beery, Kewpie Morgan, Belle Bennett, Antonio Moreno.