Description
Starting time code: 52:27
Ending time code: 55:31
Length: 184 sec
Beginning: during sequence
Ending: ending of sequence
Outlines: nothing significant
Completeness: complete, satisfying and uninterrupted
Structure: simple
Shots: 12
Average shot length: 15 sec
Performance: song+dance
Number directed by: no data
Performer(s): Gene Kelly , Rita Hayworth
Cast: no data
Stars who don't participate: no data
Backstage
Diegetic spectators: no
Diegetic status of the number: ambivalent
Diegetic status of the music: musicians are playing but more instruments are heard
Themes
Topic(s): romantic duet , making-up
Diegetic place: Brooklyn
Imaginary place: none
Ethnic stereotypes: no
Exoticism: not exotic
Music & dance
Song: Long Ago (and Far Away)
Musical ensemble: duet
Dubbing: Martha Mears (Rita Hayworth)
Tempo: ballad
Musical styles: Hollywood studio orchestra
Arrangers: Carmen Dragon
Dance director: Seymour Felix , Val Rasset
Dance ensemble: duet
Dancing type: ballad
Dance subgenre: ballroom and social dancing
Dance content: no data
Intertextuality
Source: Original number created for the film
Quotation: nothing significant