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.
Directors: Ken Bloom, Dennis Fill, Chris Johnson.
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Gwen Verdon as Self (archive footage) |
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Bob Fosse as Self (archive footage) |
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Nicole Fosse as Self |
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Jim Henagan Jr. as Self |
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Chita Rivera as Self |
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Charlotte d'Amboise as Self |
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Harvey Evans as Self |
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Tab Hunter as Self |
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Lee Roy Reams as Self |
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Helen Gallagher as Self |
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Candy Ann Brown as Self |
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John Bowab as Self |
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Mimi Quillin as Self |
| Writing | Chris Johnson | Writer |
| Writing | Ken Bloom | Writer |
| Writing | Dennis Fill | Writer |
| Directing | Ken Bloom | Director |
| Directing | Dennis Fill | Director |
| Directing | Chris Johnson | Director |