Description

Starting time code: 01:11:15

Ending time code: 01:16:13

Length: 298 sec

Beginning: during sequence

Ending: during sequence

Outlines: nothing significant

Completeness: complete, satisfying and uninterrupted

Structure: simple

Shots: 1

Average shot length: 298 sec

Performance: song+dance

Number directed by: Vincente Minnelli

Performer(s): Lena Horne , Berry Brothers

Cast: Mixed Race Cast

Stars who don't participate: no data

Backstage

Diegetic spectators: yes + address

Diegetic status of the number: stage

Diegetic status of the music: musicians are playing but more instruments are heard

Themes

Topic(s): dancing specialty , female lead / male chorus , community - fiesta and social dancing , exotic , hot

Diegetic place: Phil's Place, Panama Canal

Imaginary place: Caribbean

Ethnic stereotypes: Caribbean

Exoticism: caribbean

Music & dance

Song: The Sping

Musical ensemble: no data

Dubbing: no data

Tempo: no data

Musical styles: no data

Arrangers: no data

Dance director: Robert Alton , Berry Brothers

Dance ensemble: solo(s) , trio

Dancing type: no data

Dance subgenre: jazz , tap dance , theater dance

Dance content: no data

Intertextuality

Source: Original number created for the film

Quotation: as himself / herself