Description
Starting time code: 25:24
Ending time code: 26:53
Length: 89 sec
Beginning: during sequence
Ending: during sequence
Outlines: pause or interpolated dialogue
Completeness: complete, satisfying and uninterrupted
Structure: simple
Shots: 10
Average shot length: 9 sec
Performance: instrumental
Number directed by: no data
Performer(s): Gene Raymond
Cast: Mixed Race Extras (not performing)
Stars who don't participate: no data
Backstage
Diegetic spectators: yes
Diegetic status of the number: private performance
Diegetic status of the music: diegetic musicians seem responsible for the whole accompaniment
Themes
Topic(s): courtship or serenade (only 1 partner) , dream and fantasy , trick: visual effect (except animation)
Diegetic place: Haiti
Imaginary place: none
Ethnic stereotypes: Latin
Exoticism: caribbean
Music & dance
Song: Orchids in the Moonlight
Musical ensemble: single instrument
Dubbing: no data
Tempo: ballad
Musical styles: Swing (Sweet)
Arrangers: no data
Dance director: no data
Dance ensemble: NA
Dancing type: ballad
Dance subgenre: NA
Dance content: no data
Intertextuality
Source: Original number created for the film
Quotation: no data