Magnificent Doll
6.2
“They spoke her name in whispers”
While packing her belongings in preparation of evacuating the White House because of the impending British invasion of Washington D.C., Dolly Payne Madison thinks back on her childhood, her first marriage, and later romances with two very different politicians, Aaron Burr and his good friend James Madison. She plays each against the other, not only for romantic reasons, but also to influence the shaping of the young country. By manipulating Burr's affections, she helps Thomas Jefferson win the presidency, and eventually she becomes First Lady of the land herself.
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Cast
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Ginger Rogers
Dolly Madison
Known for
Top Hat
Monkey Business
David Niven
Aaron Burr
Known for
The Pink Panther
Around the World in 80 Days
Burgess Meredith
James Madison
Known for
Rocky
Clash of the Titans
Peggy Wood
Mrs. Payne
Known for
The Sound of Music
A Star Is Born
Stephen McNally
John Todd
Known for
Winchester '73
Criss Cross
Robert Barrat
Mr. Payne
Known for
Captain Blood
Distant Drums
Grandon Rhodes
Thomas Jefferson
Known for
Revenge of the Creature
Earth vs. the Flying Saucers
Frances E. Williams
Amy
Also in
A Woman Called Moses
Frank's Place
Henri Letondal
Count D'Arignon
Known for
Monkey Business
The Big Sky
Joseph Forte
Senator Ainsworth (uncredited)
Known for
Tell Your Children
Erville Alderson
Darcy (uncredited)
Known for
The Scarlet Empress
The Bishop's Wife
Lois Austin
Grace Phillips (uncredited)
Known for
Jet Pilot
Frank Borzage Director · Irving Stone Screenplay Hans J. Salter Composer
United States release December 8, 1946 · Produced in United States · Production Universal Pictures
Production
Hallmark Productions
Production
Universal Pictures
Studio
United States
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · December 8, 1946
Theatrical
Sweden
February 17, 1947 · Theatrical
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