Description

Starting time code: 31:40

Ending time code: 37:14

Length: 334 sec

Beginning: during sequence

Ending: ending of sequence

Outlines: nothing significant

Completeness: complete, satisfying and uninterrupted

Structure: simple

Shots: 12

Average shot length: 28 sec

Performance: song+dance

Number directed by: William A. Seiter

Performer(s): Mitzi Mayfair , Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra , Dick Haymes

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: diegetic musicians seem responsible for the whole accompaniment

Themes

Topic(s): dancing specialty , I sing about Love

Diegetic place: London

Imaginary place: none

Ethnic stereotypes: no

Exoticism: not exotic

Music & dance

Song: How Blue the Night

Musical ensemble: band or orchestra , solo(s) , chorus

Dubbing: no data

Tempo: tempo varies

Musical styles: Swing (Sweet) , Hollywood studio orchestra

Arrangers: no data

Dance director: Don Loper

Dance ensemble: solo(s) , chorus

Dancing type: tempo varies

Dance subgenre: ballet/toe dancing , precision ensemble , tap dance

Dance content: no data

Intertextuality

Source: Original number created for the film

Quotation: as himself / herself