Description

Starting time code: 01:30:30

Ending time code: 01:32:34

Length: 124 sec

Beginning: beginning of sequence

Ending: ending of sequence

Outlines: no data

Completeness: complete, satisfying and uninterrupted

Structure: simple

Shots: 4

Average shot length: 31 sec

Performance: song+dance

Number directed by: Busby Berkeley

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

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: diegetic musicians seem responsible for the whole accompaniment

Themes

Topic(s): romantic duet , meta , vaudeville or variety show or music-hall

Diegetic place: unidentifiable

Imaginary place: none

Ethnic stereotypes: no

Exoticism: not exotic

Music & dance

Song: Strictly USA

Musical ensemble: quartet

Dubbing: no data

Tempo: driving rhythm tune

Musical styles: march / military / brass band , orchestral

Arrangers: no data

Dance director: Stanley Donen , Gene Kelly

Dance ensemble: quartet

Dancing type: driving rhythm tune

Dance subgenre: precision ensemble , tap dance

Dance content: no data

Intertextuality

Source: Original number created for the film

Quotation: no data