Description
Starting time code: 01:04:29
Ending time code: 01:08:22
Length: 233 sec
Beginning: during sequence
Ending: during sequence
Outlines: echo
Completeness: complete, satisfying and uninterrupted
Structure: simple
Shots: 12
Average shot length: 19 sec
Performance: song+dance
Number directed by: George Sidney
Performer(s): Cyd Charisse , Kenny Baker
Cast: no data
Stars who don't participate: no data
Backstage
Diegetic spectators: yes
Diegetic status of the number: private performance
Diegetic status of the music: musicians are playing but more instruments are heard
Themes
Topic(s): courtship or serenade (only 1 partner) , ethereal
Diegetic place: Sandrock, Arizona
Imaginary place: no data
Ethnic stereotypes: no
Exoticism: not exotic
Music & dance
Song: Wait and See
Musical ensemble: solo(s)
Dubbing: Marion Doenges (Cyd Charisse)
Tempo: ballad
Musical styles: Hollywood studio orchestra
Arrangers: no data
Dance director: no data
Dance ensemble: solo(s)
Dancing type: ballad
Dance subgenre: ballet/toe dancing
Dance content: no data
Intertextuality
Source: Original number created for the film
Quotation: nothing significant