Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon

Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon

76 mins | Documentary | Aug. 3, 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.

Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon

76 mins | Documentary | Aug. 3, 2019

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.
Producers
Original title Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon
Directors Chris Johnson, Dennis Fill, Ken Bloom
Writers Chris Johnson, Dennis Fill, Ken Bloom

Cast

Gwen Verdon

as Herself (archive footage)

Bob Fosse

as Himself (archive footage)

Nicole Fosse

as Herself

Jim Henagan Jr.

as Himself

Chita Rivera

as Herself

Charlotte d'Amboise

as Herself

Harvey Evans

as Himself

Tab Hunter

as Himself

Lee Roy Reams

as Himself

Helen Gallagher

as Herself

Candy Ann Brown

as Herself

John Bowab

as Himself

Mimi Quillin

as Herself