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

Directed by Ken Bloom1h 16mDocumentary

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.

Year
2019
Country
US
Language
English
Release date
3 August 2019
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Gwen Verdon
Gwen Verdon
Self (archive footage)
Bob Fosse
Bob Fosse
Self (archive footage)
Nicole Fosse
Nicole Fosse
Self
J
Jim Henagan Jr.
Self
Chita Rivera
Chita Rivera
Self
Charlotte d'Amboise
Charlotte d'Amboise
Self
Harvey Evans
Harvey Evans
Self
Tab Hunter
Tab Hunter
Self
Lee Roy Reams
Lee Roy Reams
Self
Helen Gallagher
Helen Gallagher
Self
Candy Ann Brown
Candy Ann Brown
Self
J
John Bowab
Self
M
Mimi Quillin
Self

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