Description

Starting time code: 41:25

Ending time code: 42:48

Length: 83 sec

Beginning: during sequence

Ending: ending of sequence

Outlines: nothing significant

Completeness: complete, satisfying and uninterrupted

Structure: montage

Shots: 7

Average shot length: 12 sec

Performance: song

Number directed by: Norman Taurog

Performer(s): Harold Nicholas

Cast: All Black cast

Stars who don't participate: no data

Backstage

Diegetic spectators: virtual audience imagined by the performers + address

Diegetic status of the number: rehearsal, casting, recording session, etc.

Diegetic status of the music: musicians are playing but more instruments are heard

Themes

Topic(s): no data

Diegetic place: East Coast City

Imaginary place: none

Ethnic stereotypes: no

Exoticism: not exotic

Music & dance

Song: Why Dream

Musical ensemble: solo(s)

Dubbing: no

Tempo: tempo varies

Musical styles: Swing (Hot) , Hollywood studio orchestra

Arrangers: no data

Dance director: no data

Dance ensemble: NA

Dancing type: tempo varies

Dance subgenre: NA

Dance content: no data

Intertextuality

Source: Original number created for the film

Quotation: nothing significant