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Actors: Shelley Winters, Ricardo Montalban, Wendell Corey
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| Review Summary and Plot Commentary about My Man And I |
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My Man And I stars Ricardo Montalban as Chu Chu Ramirez, a Mexican immigrant happy to be an American citizen. After getting fed up with his buddies drinking and gambling, Chu Chu takes a poorly paying job working for Ansel Ames (Wendell Corey) on his farm. The deal was for $90 with room and board for thrity days work. After a hard day of pulling stumps, Chu Chu goes to a bar where he meets alcoholic Nancy (Shelley Winters), paying her $20 bar tab. Chu Chu falls in love with her almost instantly. While spending time with the dour Nancy, Chu Chu gets sexed out of his money from Ames. Chu Chu goes back to him several times to collect his money and explain that the check keeps bouncing. This forces Chu Chu to sue Ames in small claims court for the pay owed him. He wins the case but still doesn't get the money from Ames. After his last confrontation with him Ames goes back into his house and argues with his wife (Claire Trevor). He gets shot with his own gun and him and his wife conspire against Chu Chu saying he shot Ames for not getting his money. Chu Chu gets tried and convicted for this crime he did not commmit but eventually triumphs over the obstacles before him.
--Bobby Blades, Resident Scholar
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| Analysis of My Man And I |
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Plot
Time/era of movie:
- 1930's-1950's
Ethnic/Regional/Gender story?
Yes
Main Char. ethnic: (if not US Caucasian)
- Hispanic/Spanish
Woman/class/friends story?
- immigrant story
Poverty plotlets:
- coping with poverty (general)
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- blue collar
Age:
- 20's-30's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Hair color?
- brunette (Black)
Hair type
- (man) short/standard straight
Body type
- (man) average
Ethnicity/Nationality
- Hispanic/Latinic
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Female
Hair color
- blonde
Hair style
- (woman) medium/shoulderlgn curly
Body type
- (woman) average
How much in movie?
- 60%
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- farmer
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- 60%
Hair color
- brunette (Black)
Body type
- (man) average
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- California
Farm/Ranch?
Yes
Farm/Ranch:
- farm
Misc setting
- resort/hotel
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
Movie makes you feel...
- challenged
Sex/nudity in movie?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- kissing
Check here if B&W
Yes
Any profanity?
- None
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