Magnificent Doll (1946)

6.1/10 • 95 min • Drama History

Overview

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.

Cast

Ginger Rogers

Dolly Madison

David Niven

Aaron Burr

Burgess Meredith

James Madison

Peggy Wood

Mrs. Payne

Stephen McNally

John Todd

Robert Barrat

Mr. Payne

Frances E. Williams

Amy

Henri Letondal

Count D'Arignon

Joseph Forte

Senator Ainsworth (uncredited)

Erville Alderson

Darcy (uncredited)

George Barrows

Jedson (uncredited)

Larry J. Blake

Charles (uncredited)

Stanley Blystone

Man Outside Courthouse (uncredited)

Harlan Briggs

Quinn (uncredited)

George M. Carleton

Howard (uncredited)

Joseph Crehan

Williams (uncredited)

Jack Curtis

Edmund (uncredited)

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