Description

Starting time code: 15:13

Ending time code: 20:24

Length: 311 sec

Beginning: during sequence

Ending: during sequence

Outlines: nothing significant

Completeness: complete, satisfying and uninterrupted

Structure: variations

Shots: 13

Average shot length: 24 sec

Performance: song+dance

Number directed by: George Sidney

Performer(s): Cyd Charisse , Fred Astaire , Lucille Ball

Cast: All White cast

Stars who don't participate: no data

Backstage

Diegetic spectators: uncertain + address

Diegetic status of the number: stage

Diegetic status of the music: no diegetic music

Themes

Topic(s): fetishistic , stage tradition, history of spectacle , ethereal , revue of girls

Diegetic place: Ziegfeld Theatre, Broadway (NYC)

Imaginary place: none

Ethnic stereotypes: no

Exoticism: not exotic

Music & dance

Song: Here's to the Girls

Musical ensemble: band or orchestra , solo(s) , chorus

Dubbing: no

Tempo: tempo varies

Musical styles: Hollywood studio orchestra

Arrangers: no data

Dance director: no data

Dance ensemble: solo(s) , chorus

Dancing type: tempo varies

Dance subgenre: ballet/toe dancing , theater dance

Dance content: no data

Intertextuality

Source: Original number created for the film

Quotation: as himself / herself