Description
Starting time code: 01:23:49
Ending time code: 01:26:20
Length: 151 sec
Beginning: during sequence
Ending: ending of sequence
Outlines: nothing significant
Completeness: complete, satisfying and uninterrupted
Structure: simple
Shots: 27
Average shot length: 6 sec
Performance: song
Number directed by: Frank Tuttle
Performer(s): Bing Crosby , Stuart Erwin , Eddie Lang
Cast: All White cast
Stars who don't participate: no data
Backstage
Diegetic spectators: yes + address
Diegetic status of the number: rehearsal, casting, recording session, etc.
Diegetic status of the music: diegetic musicians seem responsible for the whole accompaniment
Themes
Topic(s): challenge-fight and violence , courtship or serenade (only 1 partner) , disturbed or awkward or grotesque performance
Diegetic place: New York
Imaginary place: none
Ethnic stereotypes: no
Exoticism: not exotic
Music & dance
Song: Please
Musical ensemble: solo(s)
Dubbing: no
Tempo: ballad
Musical styles: Hollywood studio orchestra
Arrangers: no data
Dance director: no data
Dance ensemble: NA
Dancing type: ballad
Dance subgenre: NA
Dance content: no data
Intertextuality
Source: Original number created for the film
Quotation: impersonation , Self-referential