Description
Starting time code: 01:12:36
Ending time code: 01:15:30
Length: 174 sec
Beginning: during sequence
Ending: during sequence
Outlines: nothing significant
Completeness: complete, satisfying and uninterrupted
Structure: montage
Shots: 20
Average shot length: 9 sec
Performance: instrumental+dance
Number directed by: no data
Performer(s): Maurice Chevalier , Jeanette MacDonald
Cast: All White cast
Stars who don't participate: no data
Backstage
Diegetic spectators: yes
Diegetic status of the number: social event
Diegetic status of the music: diegetic musicians seem responsible for the whole accompaniment
Themes
Topic(s): making-up , community - fiesta and social dancing
Diegetic place: Paris
Imaginary place: none
Ethnic stereotypes: no
Exoticism: european
Music & dance
Song: Melody of Laughter , The Merry Widow Waltz
Musical ensemble: band or orchestra , chorus
Dubbing: no
Tempo: moderato
Musical styles: waltz , operetta
Arrangers: Herbert Stothart
Dance director: Albertina Rasch
Dancing type: moderato
Dance subgenre: ballroom and social dancing , precision ensemble
Dance content: waltz
Intertextuality
Source: Adapted from a stage number of the same show , borrowed from the musical repertoire
Quotation: no data