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