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Feature film — 2019

Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon (2019)

7.31h 16mDocumentary

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.

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Director: Ken Bloom

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Cast & crew

Gwen Verdon as Self (archive footage)

Gwen Verdon

Self (archive footage)

Bob Fosse as Self (archive footage)

Bob Fosse

Self (archive footage)

Nicole Fosse as Self

Nicole Fosse

Self

J

Jim Henagan Jr.

Self

Chita Rivera as Self

Chita Rivera

Self

Charlotte d'Amboise as Self

Charlotte d'Amboise

Self

Harvey Evans as Self

Harvey Evans

Self

Tab Hunter as Self

Tab Hunter

Self

Lee Roy Reams as Self

Lee Roy Reams

Self

Helen Gallagher as Self

Helen Gallagher

Self

Candy Ann Brown as Self

Candy Ann Brown

Self

J

John Bowab

Self

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