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