Description

Starting time code: 46:21

Ending time code: 49:03

Length: 162 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: variations

Shots: 12

Average shot length: 14 sec

Performance: song+dance

Number directed by: Walter Lang

Performer(s): Ethel Merman , Donald O'Connor , Vera-Ellen

Cast: All White cast

Stars who don't participate: no data

Diegetic spectators: yes + address

Diegetic status of the number: social event

Diegetic status of the music: diegetic musicians seem responsible for the whole accompaniment

Themes

Topic(s): community - fiesta and social dancing

Diegetic place: Lichtenburg

Imaginary place: none

Ethnic stereotypes: Other

Exoticism: not exotic

Music & dance

Song: That International Rag

Musical ensemble: band or orchestra , solo(s)

Dubbing: no

Tempo: rhythm tune

Musical styles: ragtime

Arrangers: no data

Dance director: Robert Alton

Dance ensemble: solo(s) , chorus

Dancing type: rhythm tune

Dance subgenre: ballroom and social dancing , theater dance

Dance content: swing

Source: borrowed from the musical repertoire

Quotation: Self-referential