Description
Starting time code: 01:24:04
Ending time code: 01:27:10
Length: 186 sec
Beginning: during sequence
Ending: during sequence
Outlines: nothing significant
Completeness: complete, satisfying and uninterrupted
Structure: simple
Shots: 6
Average shot length: 31 sec
Performance: song+dance
Number directed by: Vincente Minnelli
Performer(s): Gene Kelly , Fayard Nicholas , Harold Nicholas
Cast: Mixed Race Cast
Stars who don't participate: no data
Backstage
Diegetic spectators: yes + address
Diegetic status of the number: stage
Diegetic status of the music: no diegetic music
Themes
Topic(s): childish and playful , circus
Diegetic place: Calvados, Caribbean
Imaginary place: none
Ethnic stereotypes: no
Exoticism: not exotic
Music & dance
Song: Be a Clown
Musical ensemble: solo(s) , trio
Dubbing: no
Tempo: rhythm tune
Musical styles: march / military / brass band
Arrangers: Conrad Salinger
Dance director: Gene Kelly , Robert Alton , Fayard Nicholas , Harold Nicholas
Dance ensemble: trio
Dancing type: rhythm tune
Dance subgenre: tap dance , theater dance
Dance content: no data
Intertextuality
Source: Original number created for the film
Quotation: as himself / herself