Description

Starting time code: 04:18

Ending time code: 06:24

Length: 126 sec

Beginning: during sequence

Ending: during sequence

Outlines: pause or interpolated dialogue

Completeness: satisfying but interrupted or blurred contours or the performance is left background

Structure: simple

Shots: 24

Average shot length: 5 sec

Performance: instrumental

Number directed by: Frank Tuttle

Performer(s): Cab Calloway

Cast: All Black cast

Stars who don't participate: no data

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): instruments

Diegetic place: New York

Imaginary place: none

Ethnic stereotypes: no

Exoticism: not exotic

Music & dance

Song: Hot Toddy

Musical ensemble: band or orchestra

Dubbing: no

Tempo: driving rhythm tune

Musical styles: Swing (Hot)

Arrangers: Walter "Foots" Thomas

Dance director: Cab Calloway

Dance ensemble: solo(s)

Dancing type: driving rhythm tune

Dance subgenre: other

Dance content: eccentric dance

Source: Original number created for the film

Quotation: as himself / herself