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

• 82%
• 2019
• Documentary
• Ken Bloom
• Dennis Fill
• Chris Johnson
• Gwen Verdon
• Bob Fosse
• Nicole Fosse

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.