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