Description
Starting time code: 01:16:35
Ending time code: 01:19:06
Length: 151 sec
Beginning: during sequence
Ending: during sequence
Outlines: nothing significant
Completeness: complete, satisfying and uninterrupted
Structure: simple
Shots: 2
Average shot length: 76 sec
Performance: song
Number directed by: Vincente Minnelli
Performer(s): Cyd Charisse , Fred Astaire , Nanette Fabray , Oscar Levant
Cast: All White cast
Stars who don't participate: no data
Backstage
Diegetic spectators: yes
Diegetic status of the number: private performance
Diegetic status of the music: musicians are playing but more instruments are heard
Themes
Topic(s): community - communion and folk , exotic
Diegetic place: New Haven (CT)
Imaginary place: Germany
Ethnic stereotypes: German
Exoticism: german
Music & dance
Song: I Love Louisa
Musical ensemble: solo(s) , chorus , single instrument
Dubbing: no
Tempo: moderato
Musical styles: Hollywood studio orchestra , german
Arrangers: no data
Dance director: Michael Kidd
Dancing type: moderato
Dance subgenre: folk dances
Dance content: no data
Intertextuality
Source: Adapted from a stage number of the same show
Quotation: nothing significant