Description

Starting time code: 57:58

Ending time code: 01:01:26

Length: 208 sec

Beginning: beginning of sequence

Ending: during sequence

Outlines: no data

Completeness: complete, satisfying and uninterrupted

Structure: simple

Shots: 8

Average shot length: 26 sec

Performance: song+dance

Number directed by: Charles Walters

Performer(s): Ann Miller

Cast: no data

Stars who don't participate: no data

Backstage

Diegetic spectators: yes + address

Diegetic status of the number: stage

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

Themes

Topic(s): cheering up and feel good , teasing and exhibitionism , hot

Diegetic place: no data

Imaginary place: no data

Ethnic stereotypes: no data

Exoticism: no data

Music & dance

Song: Shaking the Blues Away

Musical ensemble: band or orchestra , solo(s) , chorus

Dubbing: no

Tempo: tempo varies

Musical styles: Swing (Hot) , Hollywood studio orchestra

Arrangers: no data

Dance director: Robert Alton

Dance ensemble: solo(s)

Dancing type: tempo varies

Dance subgenre: tap dance , theater dance

Dance content: no data

Intertextuality

Source: Original number created for the film

Quotation: no data