10 Nov 2019
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Satirical artist and art director, Suzanne Heintz, adopted her fake family more than 15 years ago to challenge persisting stereotypes about women's lives.
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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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Gwen Verdon Self (archive footage)
Nicole Fosse Self
Jim Henagan Jr. Self
Chita Rivera Self
Charlotte d'Amboise Self
Harvey Evans Self
Tab Hunter Self
Lee Roy Reams Self
Helen Gallagher Self
Candy Ann Brown Self
Mimi Quillin Self
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