Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon
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
Director: Chris Johnson, Dennis Fill, Ken Bloom
Actors: Bob Fosse, Charlotte d'Amboise, Chita Rivera, Gwen Verdon, Harvey Evans, Helen Gallagher, Jim Henagan Jr., Lee Roy Reams, Nicole Fosse, Tab Hunter
Country: United States