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Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon

7.3 76 mins Documentary   2019
Director(s): Ken Bloom Dennis Fill Chris Johnson

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.

Casts of Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon

Gwen Verdon

as Self (archive footage)

Bob Fosse

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Nicole Fosse

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Jim Henagan Jr.

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Chita Rivera

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Harvey Evans

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Tab Hunter

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Lee Roy Reams

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Helen Gallagher

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Candy Ann Brown

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John Bowab

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Mimi Quillin

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