Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon

Name: Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon
Director: Ken Bloom
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2019-08-03
Duration: 1 h 16 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Gwen Verdon, Bob Fosse, Nicole Fosse, Jim Henagan Jr., Chita Rivera

Directed by Ken Bloom

Documentary

20191h 16m7.3

Overview

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.