Restitution inattendue

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Restitution inattendue
Color processBlack and white
Production
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Release date
  • 1902 (1902)
Running time
1 min
CountryFrance
LanguageFrench

Restitution Inattendue (A Resourceful Waiter) is a 1902 French comedy film of unknown director.

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Synopsis

At the restaurant, a customer orders a soup and steak. While the waiter is busy and making soup, a dog steals his steak from him. The waiter calls the dog and coaxes him to return the steak.

The waiter then serves the food to the customer. At the end, the customer finds the steak tough and annoying.

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