The Head Waiter Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for The Head Waiter.
The Head Waiter Ending Explained: The head waiter was thoroughly impressed with his own importance and he ruled the fashionable restaurant, where he was employed, with a rod of iron. Directed by the director, this 1913 comedy film stars Arthur Bauer (James, the Head Waiter), alongside Florence La Badie as Mrs. Carl Hollywood, a Society Matron, Catherine Webb as Mrs. Green, Mrs. Hollywood's Mother, Ethyle Cooke as Grace. With a 9/10 audience rating, the ending has been widely praised.
What Happens at the End of The Head Waiter?
The head waiter was thoroughly impressed with his own importance and he ruled the fashionable restaurant, where he was employed, with a rod of iron. He knew he was brilliant, he realized that he was beautiful and he was thoroughly convinced that the majority of the women who dined at his establishment were very much in love with him.
the director's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Arthur Bauer (James, the Head Waiter)'s journey. He knew he was brilliant, he realized that he was beautiful and he was thoroughly convinced that the majority of the women who dined at his establishment were very much in love with him.
How Does Arthur Bauer (James, the Head Waiter)'s Story End?
- Arthur Bauer: Arthur Bauer's arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with the director delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 0h 11m runtime.
- Florence La Badie (Mrs. Carl Hollywood, a Society Matron): Florence La Badie's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Catherine Webb (Mrs. Green, Mrs. Hollywood's Mother): Catherine Webb's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of The Head Waiter Mean?
The Head Waiter concludes with the director reinforcing the comedy themes established throughout the film. The final moments with Arthur Bauer leave a lasting impression — the ending is both a resolution and a statement about the story's central questions.