Top Hat Sequence Analysis

The film Top Hat can overall be characterized as a romantic film where a man tries to win the heart of a woman. However, in this particular film there are many tribulations between the characters before the ending resolution. Mistaken identities and moreover the confusing actions of the characters create a subplot in the film. Thus the film carries on a theme of misunderstanding. Each identity must be clarified in order to reach the ultimate convergence of Jerry Travers and Dale Tremont. The sequence the class analyzed, beginning with Dale’s confident ploy turning to Jerry’s sarcasm and ending with Dale’s feelings remaining the same, becomes the climatic action of the theme of misunderstanding as it alters Dale’s emotions around an identity which still, unbeknownst to her, remains unknown.
The beginning scene in the sequence portrays Dale and Madge as they discuss “Horace”, the husband of Madge and object of affection for Dale. However, unknowingly, each is discussing a di...