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

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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.

Director: Ken Bloom, Dennis Fill, Chris Johnson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 76 min
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Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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dancer, biography, hollywood, american, actress, gwen verdon

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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.