Summary
Don Coo Coo is a frantic, high-energy artifact of the late silent era that serves as a vehicle for the athletic charisma of George O'Hara and the sharp comedic timing of Alberta Vaughn. Based on the rhythmic, slang-heavy prose of H.C. Witwer, the story follows a determined young man caught in a whirlwind of social misunderstandings and physical trials. The plot functions less as a linear narrative and more as a series of escalating comedic set-pieces designed to showcase O'Hara’s prowess in the boxing ring and on the track. As he navigates the demands of a high-stakes competition to prove his worth, he must also contend with the meddling of buffoonish rivals played by Kit Guard and Al Cooke. It is a story of blue-collar aspiration, where success is measured by one’s ability to take a punch and still land a joke, all while maintaining the affection of a woman who is far smarter than the men fighting over her.
