Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon (2019)

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Released:
2019-08-03

Overview:
Merely Marvelous is a celebration of the art and life of Broadway's greatest dancing star, Gwen Verdon. She overcame many obstacles, including rickets, the Hollywood system, a loveless first marriage and a difficult second marriage to choreographer/director Bob Fosse, to become a multi-Tony Award-winning performer. Gwen's life is told through interviews with family members and theatre associates as well as a mine of rare footage from her Broadway and Hollywood careers. Merely Marvelous is the story of a brave woman who rose to the very top of her profession.

Directors:
Ken Bloom, Dennis Fill, Chris Johnson

Runtime:
1h 16min

Genre:
Documentary

  • Cast:
  • Gwen Verdon
    as
    Self (archive footage)
  • Bob Fosse
    as
    Self (archive footage)
  • Nicole Fosse
    as
    Self
  • Jim Henagan Jr.
    as
    Self
  • Chita Rivera
    as
    Self