Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon
Documentary
7.3
7.31h 16m
August 3, 2019
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.
Director
Ken Bloom
Cast
Gwen Verdon
Self (archive footage)
Bob Fosse
Self (archive footage)
Nicole Fosse
Self
J
Jim Henagan Jr.
Self
Chita Rivera
Self
Charlotte d'Amboise
Self
Harvey Evans
Self
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