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Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon

Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon

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📜 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2019-08-03
⌚ Running Time: 76 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 7.3

Beloved Cast

Gwen Verdon original image
Self (archive footage)
Gwen Verdon
Bob Fosse original image
Self (archive footage)
Bob Fosse
Nicole Fosse original image
Self
Nicole Fosse
Jim Henagan Jr. original image
Self
Jim Henagan Jr.
Chita Rivera original image
Self
Chita Rivera
Charlotte d'Amboise original image
Self
Charlotte d'Amboise
Harvey Evans original image
Self
Harvey Evans
Tab Hunter original image
Self
Tab Hunter
Lee Roy Reams original image
Self
Lee Roy Reams
Helen Gallagher original image
Self
Helen Gallagher
Candy Ann Brown original image
Self
Candy Ann Brown
John Bowab original image
Self
John Bowab
Mimi Quillin original image
Self
Mimi Quillin

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