Description
Starting time code: 01:29:43
Ending time code: 01:30:12
Length: 29 sec
Beginning: during sequence
Ending: ending of sequence
Outlines: nothing significant
Completeness: complete but very short
Structure: simple
Shots: 2
Average shot length: 15 sec
Performance: song
Number directed by: Theodore Reed
Performer(s): Bing Crosby
Cast: All White cast
Stars who don't participate: no data
Backstage
Diegetic spectators: no
Diegetic status of the number: no
Diegetic status of the music: diegetic musicians seem responsible for the whole accompaniment
Themes
Topic(s): making-up
Diegetic place: New York
Imaginary place: none
Ethnic stereotypes: no
Exoticism: not exotic
Music & dance
Song: It's the Natural Thing to Do
Musical ensemble: solo(s)
Dubbing: no
Tempo: swinging ballad
Musical styles: Hollywood studio orchestra
Arrangers: no data
Dance director: no data
Dance ensemble: duet
Dancing type: swinging ballad
Dance subgenre: ballroom and social dancing
Dance content: no data
Intertextuality
Source: Original number created for the film
Quotation: nothing significant