Under the Yum-Yum Tree 1963

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.