Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon
- Released on
- Runtime
- 76 mins
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.
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.
Cast
- Gwen Verdon
- Bob Fosse
- Nicole Fosse
- Jim Henagan Jr.
- Chita Rivera
- Charlotte d'Amboise
- Harvey Evans
- Tab Hunter
- Lee Roy Reams
- Helen Gallagher
- Candy Ann Brown
- John Bowab
- Mimi Quillin
Director
- Ken Bloom
- Dennis Fill
- Chris Johnson
