Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-08-12
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Bloom, Dennis Fill, Chris Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Johnson, Ken Bloom, Dennis Fill
- Original Title
- Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Bloom, Dennis Fill, Chris Johnson
Chris Johnson, Ken Bloom, Dennis Fill
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Chris Johnson
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Ken Bloom
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Dennis Fill
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Ken Bloom
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Dennis Fill
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Chris Johnson
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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 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.
Who directed Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon?
Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon was directed by Ken Bloom, Dennis Fill, Chris Johnson.
Who stars in Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon?
The principal cast of Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon includes Gwen Verdon, Bob Fosse, Nicole Fosse, Jim Henagan Jr., Chita Rivera.
When was Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon released and how long is it?
Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.