Description

Starting time code: 01:20:14

Ending time code: 01:23:05

Length: 171 sec

Beginning: beginning of sequence

Ending: ending of sequence

Outlines: nothing significant

Completeness: complete, satisfying and uninterrupted

Structure: montage

Shots: 34

Average shot length: 5 sec

Performance: song+dance

Number directed by: Norman Taurog

Performer(s): Ethel Merman

Cast: All White cast

Stars who don't participate: no data

Backstage

Diegetic spectators: yes + address

Diegetic status of the number: mediatized

Diegetic status of the music: no diegetic music

Themes

Topic(s): exotic , trick: visual effect (except animation) , circus

Diegetic place: unidentifiable

Imaginary place: Jungle

Ethnic stereotypes: "savage"

Exoticism: savage

Music & dance

Song: The Animal in Me

Musical ensemble: solo(s)

Dubbing: no

Tempo: driving rhythm tune

Musical styles: Swing (Hot)

Arrangers: no data

Dance director: LeRoy Prinz

Dance ensemble: solo(s) , chorus

Dancing type: driving rhythm tune

Dance subgenre: dance with animals , precision ensemble

Dance content: no data

Intertextuality

Source: Recycling of a cut number or song

Quotation: as himself / herself