broadway melody

Question 1

aural setting in broadway meoldy

Answer 1

There is a large brass fanfare and a large orchestra to complement the large number of singers. This song is similar to the style of performance seen when this film was made in the 1940s which saw a surge of the broadway style seen in America as a way to improve morale after the wars.

Question 2

lighting in broadway melody

Answer 2

Neon light from the sign
Spot lights on the stage the lights replicate the city

Question 3

props in broadway meoldy

Answer 3

hat and cane

Question 4

set in broadway melody

Answer 4

Don dances on a yellow stage
In the audience are neon light up signs
Behind the stage is light up sign that is yellow , red and blue which says casino

Question 5

costumes in broadway meoldy

Answer 5

Don black tuxedo pocket square and cream flower on the pocket, straw boater with a cane
Women, flapper dresses on with bright colours, pink, yellow, purple, green
Back dancers, males stripey multicoloured dull suits with matching ties to the coordinated colours

Question 6

use of camera in broadway melody

Answer 6

Slow zoom in at the beginning on Dons figure,not clearly seeing him face until the last minute
-Zooms out after the 5 last gotta dance to show the ensemble and then loud set around him
-Has Don/Gene front and centre so the attention is on him at all time
-Follows Don as he travels down stage
-Don stays in the centre of the screen as the background zooms out showing all the lights and ensemble as Don’s face gets closer until only his face is centred.

Question 7

dance style in broadway melody

Answer 7

tap, jazz
Elements of broadway
Musical thetare jazz

Question 8

themes in broadway melody

Answer 8

Turning point when Don stops being apologetic for his performances and he dances it out
.He is loud and proud of his dancing
.Also a celebration of hollywood musicals - breaking the fourth wall in a way

Question 9

key motifs in broadway melody