Description
Starting time code: 01:31:54
Ending time code: 01:42:20
Length: 626 sec
Beginning: during sequence
Ending: during sequence
Outlines: anticipation
Completeness: complete, satisfying and uninterrupted
Structure: medley
Shots: 86
Average shot length: 7 sec
Performance: song+dance
Number directed by: Busby Berkeley
Performer(s): James Cagney , Ruby Keeler
Cast: no data
Stars who don't participate: no data
Backstage
Diegetic spectators: yes
Diegetic status of the number: stage
Diegetic status of the music: diegetic musicians seem responsible for the whole accompaniment
Themes
Topic(s): challenge-fight and violence , lamento , romantic duet , navy , parade , military, patriotic and war , exotic , risqué song
Diegetic place: Broadway
Imaginary place: China
Ethnic stereotypes: Chinese
Exoticism: chinese
Music & dance
Song: Shanghai Lil
Musical ensemble: band or orchestra , duet , solo(s) , chorus
Dubbing: no
Tempo: no data
Musical styles: no data
Arrangers: no data
Dance director: Busby Berkeley
Dancing type: no data
Dance subgenre: precision ensemble , tap dance
Dance content: no data
Intertextuality
Source: Original number created for the film
Quotation: no data
