Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon
Originally released in 2019. Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon is a documentary film. directed by Ken Bloom. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gwen Verdon, Bob Fosse, and Nicole Fosse
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 3, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon about?
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 marria...
Who directed Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon?
Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon was directed by Ken Bloom.
How long is Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon?
Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon released?
Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon was released on August 3, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon?
The main cast of Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon includes Gwen Verdon, Bob Fosse, Nicole Fosse, Jim Henagan Jr., Chita Rivera.