Description

Starting time code: 01:37:48

Ending time code: 01:40:32

Length: 164 sec

Beginning: during sequence

Ending: ending of sequence

Outlines: pause or interpolated dialogue

Completeness: complete, satisfying and uninterrupted

Structure: simple

Shots: 7

Average shot length: 23 sec

Performance: song+dance

Number directed by: Roy Del Ruth

Performer(s): Gene Kelly , Virginia O'Brien , Red Skelton , Lucille Ball , Zero Mostel , Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra

Cast: All White cast

Stars who don't participate: no data

Backstage

Diegetic spectators: yes + address

Diegetic status of the number: stage

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

Themes

Topic(s): friendship , zany or eccentric or screwball

Diegetic place: no data

Imaginary place: none

Ethnic stereotypes: no

Exoticism: not exotic

Music & dance

Song: Friendship

Musical ensemble: duet , solo(s)

Dubbing: Martha Mears (Lucille Ball)

Tempo: no data

Musical styles: no data

Arrangers: no data

Dance director: no data

Dance ensemble: duet , quintet , trio

Dancing type: no data

Dance subgenre: tap dance , theater dance

Dance content: no data

Intertextuality

Source: Adapted from a stage number of the same show

Quotation: as himself / herself