Description

Starting time code: 52:47

Ending time code: 56:06

Length: 199 sec

Beginning: beginning of sequence

Ending: during sequence

Outlines: anticipation

Completeness: complete, satisfying and uninterrupted

Structure: simple

Shots: 6

Average shot length: 33 sec

Performance: song+dance

Number directed by: Busby Berkeley

Performer(s): Gene Kelly , Esther Williams , Frank Sinatra , Betty Garrett , Jules Munshin

Cast: no data

Stars who don't participate: no data

Diegetic spectators: yes

Diegetic status of the number: social event

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

Themes

Topic(s): community - fiesta and social dancing , military, patriotic and war

Diegetic place: Florida

Imaginary place: none

Ethnic stereotypes: Folk / American accent

Exoticism: not exotic

Music & dance

Song: Strictly USA

Musical ensemble: solo(s) , chorus

Dubbing: no data

Tempo: driving rhythm tune

Musical styles: no data

Arrangers: no data

Dance director: Gene Kelly

Dance ensemble: chorus

Dancing type: driving rhythm tune

Dance subgenre: folk dances , tap dance

Dance content: challenge dance

Source: Original number created for the film

Quotation: no data