Under the Yum-Yum Tree (1963) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

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1. 1

   Hogan's seduction temple

   Hogan is introduced as a lecherous landlord who treats his building as a playground for seduction. His blood-red walls, tropical plants, and mechanized violins create a temple-like atmosphere for his conquests. He greets tenants with a devilish smirk and uses charm to lure women into his orbit.

   When

   Opening scene

   Where

   Hogan's California apartment block

2. 2

   Renting to gorgeous single women

   Hogan operates as a master con man, renting rooms to beautiful single women for just $75 a month. He markets the deal as a tempting bargain while masking his true aim to seduce the tenants. The luxurious setting of his pad acts as bait that draws in new tenants.

   When

   Early

   Where

   Hogan's pad

3. 3

   Irene moves out

   Irene, a recently divorced tenant, ends her relationship with Hogan and moves out with the help of her friend Charles. Hogan watches the vacancy hopefully, already plotting his next conquest. The departure sets the stage for another elegant tenant to fall under his spell.

   When

   Moving day

   Where

   Irene's apartment

4. 4

   Robin takes the vacant apartment

   Robin, Irene's niece, snaps up the newly vacated unit and moves in. Hogan is thrilled at the prospect of yet another beautiful tenant, though he remains unaware of the complications ahead. The change-up introduces a new target into his seductive scheme.

   When

   Soon after

   Where

   Hogan's building

5. 5

   David moves in as Robin's platonic guest

   Robin's short-tempered, bumbling boyfriend David moves in with her in a 'platonic' capacity to test their compatibility. He is oblivious to Hogan's predatory reputation and quickly becomes a source of friction in the building. The arrangement creates a direct obstacle to Hogan's plans.

   When

   Shortly after

   Where

   Robin's apartment, Hogan's building

6. 6

   Hogan targets Robin

   Hogan sets his sights on Robin and begins his attempts to seduce the new tenant. He leans on his authority as landlord and the draped opulence of the pad to tempt her. The dynamic creates a clear conflict between Hogan and the couple living in the unit.

   When

   Early in Robin's stay

   Where

   Hogan's pad

7. 7

   Hogan blocks romance

   To safeguard his interests, Hogan tries to prevent Robin and David from consummating their relationship. He uses manipulation and interference to insert himself into their life, creating comic and tense moments. The scheming underscores Hogan's refusal to respect boundaries.

   When

   Mid

   Where

   Robin's apartment / Hogan's pad

8. 8

   Irene realizes Hogan's promiscuity

   Irene, having left Hogan behind, realizes the full extent of his promiscuity and the way he treats women as playthings. This awareness strengthens her resolve to stop him from pursuing her niece. Her discovery adds moral urgency to the unfolding confrontation.

   When

   Mid

   Where

   Irene's home

9. 9

   Irene confronts Hogan at the barber

   Irene confronts Hogan at his barber shop, challenging his self-delusions and defending her own dignity. He responds with defensiveness and bluster, trying to deflect responsibility. The scene crystallizes the clash between Irene's moral stance and Hogan's vanity.

   When

   Late

   Where

   Barber shop

10. 10

    Irene vows to protect Robin

    With Hogan's predatory pattern exposed, Irene vows to shield her niece from his schemes. She commits to taking further steps to halt his advances, setting the stage for ongoing tension. The vow marks a turning point in the conflict.

    When

    Late

    Where

    Irene's home

11. 11

    Murphy and Dorcas in Hogan's orbit

    Murphy the handyman and Dorcas the maid work for Hogan, illustrating the building's power dynamics. Their presence provides contrast to Hogan's chaotic seduction world and shows a routine, working-class counterpoint in the apartment block.

    When

    Throughout

    Where

    Hogan's building

12. 12

    Tension escalates toward confrontation

    Hogan's seduction push continues while Irene and others push back against his behavior. The conflicts intensify toward a climactic confrontation, though the summary leaves the outcome unresolved. The timeline ends with the sense that the struggle between predator and tenants will continue.

    When

    Late

    Where

    Hogan's building