Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon (2019)
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.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: August 3, 2019
Cast
- Gwen Verdon - Self (archive footage)
- Bob Fosse - Self (archive footage)
- Nicole Fosse - Self
- Jim Henagan Jr. - Self
- Chita Rivera - Self
- Charlotte d'Amboise - Self
- Harvey Evans - Self
- Tab Hunter - Self
- Lee Roy Reams - Self
- Helen Gallagher - Self
Screenplay
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
dancer, biography, hollywood, american, actress, gwen verdon
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon about?
- 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.
- Who directed Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon?
- Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon was directed by Ken Bloom, Dennis Fill, Chris Johnson.
- Who stars in Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon?
- Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon stars Gwen Verdon, Bob Fosse, Nicole Fosse, Jim Henagan Jr., Chita Rivera, Charlotte d'Amboise.
- How long is Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon?
- Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon?
- Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon is a Documentary film.
- Where was Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon produced?
- Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon was produced in United States of America.