Description

Starting time code: 01:08:30

Ending time code: 01:11:58

Length: 208 sec

Beginning: beginning of sequence

Ending: during sequence

Outlines: no data

Completeness: complete, satisfying and uninterrupted

Structure: medley

Shots: 4

Average shot length: 52 sec

Performance: instrumental+dance

Number directed by: Vincente Minnelli

Performer(s): Archie Savage , Duke Ellington , Doris Ake , Lennie Bluett , Daisy Bufford , Vivian Dandridge , Dorthea Durham , Louise Franklin , Suzette Harbin , Avanelle Harris , Kathleen Hartsfield , Maggie Hathaway , Cleo Herndon , Tommie Moore , Florence O'Brien , Neva Peoples , Henry Phace Roberts , Carmencita Romero , Johnny Thomas

Cast: All Black cast

Stars who don't participate: no data

Diegetic spectators: yes

Diegetic status of the number: stage

Diegetic status of the music: diegetic musicians seem responsible for the whole accompaniment

Themes

Topic(s): community - fiesta and social dancing , hot , instruments

Diegetic place: American South

Imaginary place: no data

Ethnic stereotypes: no data

Exoticism: no data

Music & dance

Song: Things Ain't What They Used to Be , Going Up

Musical ensemble: band or orchestra , solo(s)

Dubbing: no

Tempo: tempo varies

Musical styles: Swing (Sweet) , Swing (Hot)

Arrangers: Duke Ellington

Dance director: Archie Savage

Dance ensemble: duet , chorus

Dancing type: tempo varies

Dance subgenre: ballroom and social dancing , jazz

Dance content: challenge dance , swing

Source: borrowed from the musical repertoire

Quotation: as himself / herself