Description
Starting time code: 57:57
Ending time code: 01:01:56
Length: 239 sec
Beginning: beginning of sequence
Ending: ending of sequence
Outlines: nothing significant
Completeness: complete, satisfying and uninterrupted
Structure: simple
Shots: 32
Average shot length: 7 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: stage
Diegetic status of the music: musicians are playing but more instruments are heard
Themes
Topic(s): historical , disturbed or awkward or grotesque performance
Diegetic place: Connecticut
Imaginary place: none
Ethnic stereotypes: no
Exoticism: not exotic
Music & dance
Song: I Can’t Tell a Lie
Musical ensemble: band or orchestra
Dubbing: no data
Tempo: tempo varies
Musical styles: Swing (Hot) , chamber music , blues
Arrangers: no data
Dance director: Sam Ledner
Dancing type: tempo varies
Dance subgenre: ballet/toe dancing , ballroom and social dancing , jazz , precision ensemble , specialty , tap dance
Dance content: animal dance/ragtime , eccentric dance , soft shoe , swing
Intertextuality
Source: Original number created for the film
Quotation: no data
