Description

Starting time code: 13:55

Ending time code: 20:12

Length: 377 sec

Beginning: during sequence

Ending: during sequence

Outlines: anticipation

Completeness: complete, satisfying and uninterrupted

Structure: variations

Shots: 10

Average shot length: 38 sec

Performance: song+dance

Number directed by: Vincente Minnelli

Performer(s): Gene Kelly

Cast: Mixed Race Extras (not performing)

Stars who don't participate: no data

Backstage

Diegetic spectators: yes

Diegetic status of the number: ambivalent

Diegetic status of the music: no diegetic music

Themes

Topic(s): courtship-multiple partners , teasing and exhibitionism

Diegetic place: Calvados, Caribbean

Imaginary place: none

Ethnic stereotypes: Caribbean , Spanish

Exoticism: caribbean , spanish

Music & dance

Song: Niña

Musical ensemble: solo(s)

Dubbing: no

Tempo: tempo varies

Musical styles: Hollywood studio orchestra , latin , orchestral

Arrangers: Conrad Salinger

Dance director: Gene Kelly , Robert Alton

Dance ensemble: solo(s) , duet , quartet

Dancing type: tempo varies

Dance subgenre: jazz , mime , tap dance , theater dance

Dance content: no data

Intertextuality

Source: Original number created for the film

Quotation: quotation