Fannie Brand (played by Fanny Brice) is a protagonist in My Man.
A spirited tenement girl who works factory hours to support her brother Sammy. After a failed Broadway audition caused by her sister Edna's arrival, she falls in love with unemployed decorator Joe Halsey. Heartbroken when Joe betrays her on their wedding night, she channels her pain into a raw performance of My Man, which launches her into Broadway stardom under Landau's guidance. She ultimately focuses on Sammy's future rather than lost love. Joe Halsey (played by Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams) is a protagonist in My Man.
An unemployed but charming department store window decorator who finds shelter with Fannie. As they grow close, his offhand comment is mistaken for a marriage proposal. Despite loving Fannie, he is drawn to the glamorous Edna and is caught in her arms on Fannie's wedding night. Later, he realizes Edna's shallowness and Fannie's true worth, but finds it too late to win her back. Landau (played by Andrés de Segurola) appears in My Man.
A director working for Broadway producer Waldo who initially arranges a tryout for Fannie. After witnessing her devastated yet powerful rendition of My Man on her wedding night, he is deeply moved and vows to guide her career, ultimately helping her achieve Broadway success a year later. Waldo (played by Richard Tucker) appears in My Man.
A Broadway producer who employs Landau. He initially dismisses Fannie as a one-number sensation after her disrupted audition. Landau later plans to bring Fannie back to work with him after her breakthrough performance. Sammy (played by Billy Seay) appears in My Man.
Fannie's young brother whom she supports through long factory hours. Her dreams and motivations eventually become centered around securing a better future for him after achieving fame.
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Characters
Fannie Brand
(played by Fanny Brice) — protagonist
A spirited tenement girl who works factory hours to support her brother Sammy. After a failed Broadway audition caused by her sister Edna's arrival, she falls in love with unemployed decorator Joe Hal...
Joe Halsey
(played by Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams) — protagonist
An unemployed but charming department store window decorator who finds shelter with Fannie. As they grow close, his offhand comment is mistaken for a marriage proposal. Despite loving Fannie, he is dr...
Landau
(played by Andrés de Segurola) — supporting
A director working for Broadway producer Waldo who initially arranges a tryout for Fannie. After witnessing her devastated yet powerful rendition of My Man on her wedding night, he is deeply moved and...
Waldo
(played by Richard Tucker) — supporting
A Broadway producer who employs Landau. He initially dismisses Fannie as a one-number sensation after her disrupted audition. Landau later plans to bring Fannie back to work with him after her breakth...
Sammy
(played by Billy Seay) — supporting
Fannie's young brother whom she supports through long factory hours. Her dreams and motivations eventually become centered around securing a better future for him after achieving fame.
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Waldo → Fannie Brand
(Professional Producer And Performer)
Waldo writes Fannie off as a one-number sensation after her disrupted audition, while Landau later seeks to return her to his production.
Landau → Waldo
(Professional Employee)
The plot identifies Landau as a director working for Broadway producer Waldo.
Fannie Brand → Landau
(Professional Performer And Director)
Landau arranges Fannie's tryout and later vows to guide her after hearing her performance of "My Man."
Fannie Brand → Joe Halsey
(Romantic Lovers)
Fannie offers Joe shelter, they grow closer, and she believes his comment means marriage is planned.
Fannie Brand → Sammy
(Family Older Sister)
Fannie works long factory hours to support her little brother, Sammy.
Story Analysis
A tenement girl's heartbreak becomes the emotional force behind her Broadway success and renewed devotion to her brother's future.
