Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon (2019)
Documentary
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.
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
- Charlotte d'Amboise as Self
- Harvey Evans as Self
- Tab Hunter as Self
- Lee Roy Reams as Self
- Helen Gallagher as Self
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