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

  • NR
  • 08/03/2019 (GB)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 16m

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.

Ken Bloom

Director, Writer

Chris Johnson

Writer, Director

Dennis Fill

Writer, Director

Cast

Gwen Verdon's headshot

Gwen Verdon

Self (archive footage)
Bob Fosse's headshot

Bob Fosse

Self (archive footage)
Nicole Fosse's headshot

Nicole Fosse

Self
Jim Henagan Jr.'s headshot

Jim Henagan Jr.

Self
Chita Rivera's headshot

Chita Rivera

Self
Charlotte d'Amboise's headshot

Charlotte d'Amboise

Self
Harvey Evans's headshot

Harvey Evans

Self
Tab Hunter's headshot

Tab Hunter

Self

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