Description
Starting time code: 34:17
Ending time code: 41:55
Length: 458 sec
Beginning: beginning of sequence
Ending: ending of sequence
Outlines: nothing significant
Completeness: complete, satisfying and uninterrupted
Structure: montage
Shots: 66
Average shot length: 7 sec
Performance: song+dance
Number directed by: Busby Berkeley
Performer(s): Dick Powell , Ruby Keeler
Cast: Mixed Race Extras (not performing)
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): courtship or serenade (only 1 partner) , working , weather , trick: onstage impossible number , revue of girls , risqué song
Diegetic place: Broadway
Imaginary place: none
Ethnic stereotypes: no
Exoticism: not exotic
Music & dance
Song: Pettin' in the Park
Musical ensemble: band or orchestra , duet
Dubbing: no data
Tempo: no data
Musical styles: no data
Arrangers: no data
Dance director: Busby Berkeley
Dancing type: no data
Dance subgenre: dance with children , precision ensemble , skating , tap dance
Dance content: no data
Intertextuality
Source: Original number created for the film
Quotation: no data
