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