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