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