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