Description
Starting time code: 01:34:43
Ending time code: 01:37:16
Length: 153 sec
Beginning: during sequence
Ending: ending of sequence
Outlines: anticipation
Completeness: complete, satisfying and uninterrupted
Structure: simple
Shots: 6
Average shot length: 26 sec
Performance: song+dance
Number directed by: Vincente Minnelli
Performer(s): Gene Kelly , Judy Garland
Cast: All White cast
Stars who don't participate: no data
Backstage
Diegetic spectators: yes + address
Diegetic status of the number: stage
Diegetic status of the music: no diegetic music
Themes
Topic(s): childish and playful , circus , zany or eccentric or screwball
Diegetic place: Calvados, Caribbean
Imaginary place: none
Ethnic stereotypes: no
Exoticism: not exotic
Music & dance
Song: Be a Clown
Musical ensemble: duet
Dubbing: no
Tempo: rhythm tune
Musical styles: march / military / brass band
Arrangers: Conrad Salinger
Dance director: Gene Kelly , Robert Alton
Dance ensemble: duet
Dancing type: rhythm tune
Dance subgenre: mime , specialty , theater dance
Dance content: eccentric dance
Intertextuality
Source: Original number created for the film
Quotation: nothing significant