Description

Starting time code: 04:42

Ending time code: 07:59

Length: 197 sec

Beginning: beginning of sequence

Ending: ending of sequence

Outlines: nothing significant

Completeness: complete, satisfying and uninterrupted

Structure: simple

Shots: 13

Average shot length: 15 sec

Performance: song+dance

Number directed by: no data

Performer(s): Bing Crosby , Fred Astaire , Virginia Dale

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): courtship-multiple partners , challenge

Diegetic place: New York

Imaginary place: none

Ethnic stereotypes: no

Exoticism: not exotic

Music & dance

Song: I’ll Capture Your Heart

Musical ensemble: trio

Dubbing: no

Tempo: rhythm tune

Musical styles: Swing (Sweet) , Swing (Hot)

Arrangers: no data

Dance director: Sam Ledner

Dance ensemble: solo(s) , duet , trio

Dancing type: rhythm tune

Dance subgenre: ballroom and social dancing , tap dance

Dance content: swing

Intertextuality

Source: Original number created for the film

Quotation: Self-referential