Description

Starting time code: 01:19:09

Ending time code: 01:21:55

Length: 166 sec

Beginning: during sequence

Ending: during sequence

Outlines: anticipation

Completeness: complete, satisfying and uninterrupted

Structure: simple

Shots: 7

Average shot length: 24 sec

Performance: instrumental+dance

Number directed by: no data

Performer(s): Fred Astaire

Cast: All White cast

Stars who don't participate: no data

Backstage

Diegetic spectators: yes

Diegetic status of the number: stage

Diegetic status of the music: musicians are playing but more instruments are heard

Themes

Topic(s): dancing specialty , childish and playful

Diegetic place: Connecticut

Imaginary place: none

Ethnic stereotypes: no

Exoticism: not exotic

Music & dance

Song: Say It With Firecrackers (1)

Musical ensemble: band or orchestra

Dubbing: no data

Tempo: driving rhythm tune

Musical styles: Swing (Hot)

Arrangers: no data

Dance director: Sam Ledner

Dance ensemble: solo(s)

Dancing type: driving rhythm tune

Dance subgenre: tap dance

Dance content: no data

Intertextuality

Source: Original number created for the film

Quotation: no data