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Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon(2019)
Status: Released
Date: 2019-08-03
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3 Votes
Time: 1h 16m
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: English.
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United States of America
Movie: Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon
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Gwen Verdon
Self (archive footage)
Bob Fosse
Self (archive footage)
Nicole Fosse
Self
Chita Rivera
Self
Charlotte d'Amboise
Self
Harvey Evans
Self
Tab Hunter
Self
Lee Roy Reams
Self
Helen Gallagher
Self
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