Description

Starting time code: 52:39

Ending time code: 56:05

Length: 206 sec

Beginning: during sequence

Ending: during sequence

Outlines: nothing significant

Completeness: complete, satisfying and uninterrupted

Structure: simple

Shots: 9

Average shot length: 23 sec

Performance: song+dance

Number directed by: no data

Performer(s): Bing Crosby , Fred Astaire , Marjorie Reynolds

Cast: All White cast

Stars who don't participate: no data

Backstage

Diegetic spectators: yes

Diegetic status of the number: rehearsal, casting, recording session, etc.

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

Themes

Topic(s): courtship-romance or seduction with wrong partner

Diegetic place: Connecticut

Imaginary place: none

Ethnic stereotypes: no

Exoticism: not exotic

Music & dance

Song: Be Careful, It’s My Heart

Musical ensemble: band or orchestra

Dubbing: no data

Tempo: swinging ballad

Musical styles: Swing (Sweet) , Hollywood studio orchestra

Arrangers: no data

Dance director: Sam Ledner

Dance ensemble: duet

Dancing type: swinging ballad

Dance subgenre: ballroom and social dancing , tap dance

Dance content: soft shoe , waltz

Intertextuality

Source: Original number created for the film

Quotation: no data