Character Relationship Map: Mr. Ace

Characters

• Eddie Ace (played by George Raft) — protagonist
• Margaret Wyndham Chase (played by Sylvia Sidney) — supporting
• Toomey (played by Stanley Ridges) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Toomey → Eddie Ace (Professional Employee)

  Margaret specifically approaches Toomey as one of Eddie's employees and obtains his help.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Margaret Wyndham Chase → Toomey (Alliance Political Ally)

  Margaret talks with Toomey and convinces him to help her; with his assistance, she is nominated for governor.

• Eddie Ace → Margaret Wyndham Chase (Conflict Political Opponents)

  Eddie initially believes beautiful women should stay away from politics and refuses to support Margaret's campaign for governor.

Story Analysis

A politically ambitious woman overcomes personal scandal and organized opposition with unexpected support from a powerful political boss.

Plot Progression

1. The Governor's Opening Bid
2. Charm Against Resistance
3. The Country House Bargain
4. Divorce Destroys The Campaign
5. The Reform Victory