Description

Starting time code: 01:35:26

Ending time code: 01:47:23

Length: 717 sec

Beginning: beginning of sequence

Ending: ending of sequence

Outlines: nothing significant

Completeness: complete, satisfying and uninterrupted

Structure: narrative ballet

Shots: 57

Average shot length: 13 sec

Performance: instrumental+dance

Number directed by: Vincente Minnelli

Performer(s): Cyd Charisse , Fred Astaire

Cast: All White cast

Stars who don't participate: no data

Diegetic spectators: yes

Diegetic status of the number: stage

Diegetic status of the music: musicians are playing but more instruments are heard

Themes

Topic(s): challenge-fight and violence , romantic duet , suspense and noir , death , dream and fantasy

Diegetic place: Broadway

Imaginary place: Undefined (but there is a projection in another place)

Ethnic stereotypes: no

Exoticism: not exotic

Music & dance

Song: Girl Hunt Ballet

Musical ensemble: band or orchestra

Dubbing: no

Tempo: tempo varies

Musical styles: Swing (Hot) , Hollywood studio orchestra , modern jazz

Arrangers: no data

Dance director: Michael Kidd

Dance ensemble: solo(s) , duet , chorus

Dancing type: tempo varies

Dance subgenre: ballroom and social dancing , jazz , modern dance

Dance content: no data

Source: Original number created for the film

Quotation: parody