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

movie - first aired/released 2019-08-03 - 76 min - audience 7.3

Documentary

Directed by Chris Johnson, Dennis Fill, Ken Bloom

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.