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Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon (2019)
Directed by Ken Bloom, Dennis Fill, Chris Johnson
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.
Length 76 minutes
Actors
Gwen Verdon | Bob Fosse | Nicole Fosse | Jim Henagan Jr. | Chita Rivera | Charlotte d'Amboise | Harvey Evans | Tab Hunter | Lee Roy Reams | Helen Gallagher | Candy Ann Brown | John Bowab | Mimi Quillin