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

Dance ensemble: duet , chorus

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