Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon

The read

It runs a compact 1h 16m.

Synopsis

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.

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Key crew

• Ken BloomDirector
• Chris JohnsonWriter
• Dennis FillWriter
• Dennis FillDirector
• Ken BloomWriter
• Chris JohnsonDirector

Cast

• Gwen VerdonSelf (archive footage)
• Bob FosseSelf (archive footage)
• Nicole FosseSelf
• Jim Henagan Jr.Self
• Chita RiveraSelf
• Charlotte d'AmboiseSelf
• Harvey EvansSelf
• Tab HunterSelf
• Lee Roy ReamsSelf
• Helen GallagherSelf
• Candy Ann BrownSelf
• John BowabSelf

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