Description

Starting time code: 08:15

Ending time code: 12:15

Length: 240 sec

Beginning: during sequence

Ending: during sequence

Outlines: anticipation

Completeness: satisfying but interrupted or blurred contours or the performance is left background

Structure: simple

Shots: 16

Average shot length: 15 sec

Performance: song+dance

Number directed by: no data

Performer(s): Fred Astaire

Cast: All White cast

Stars who don't participate: no data

Backstage

Diegetic spectators: yes

Diegetic status of the number: private performance

Diegetic status of the music: no diegetic music

Themes

Topic(s): childish and playful

Diegetic place: London

Imaginary place: none

Ethnic stereotypes: no

Exoticism: not exotic

Music & dance

Song: No Strings (I’m Fancy Free)

Musical ensemble: band or orchestra , solo(s)

Dubbing: no

Tempo: rhythm tune

Musical styles: Swing (Hot) , Hollywood studio orchestra

Arrangers: no data

Dance director: Hermes Pan

Dance ensemble: solo(s)

Dancing type: rhythm tune

Dance subgenre: tap dance

Dance content: no data

Intertextuality

Source: Original number created for the film

Quotation: no data