Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon

IMDb 7.3 2019 • 76 min • Documentary

Director

Ken Bloom

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Gwen Verdon
Gwen Verdon Self (archive footage)
Bob Fosse
Bob Fosse Self (archive footage)
Nicole Fosse
Nicole Fosse Self
Jim Henagan Jr.
Jim Henagan Jr. Self
Chita Rivera
Chita Rivera Self