Magnificent Doll (1946)
They spoke her name in whispers
90 min
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.
- Release date
- December 8, 1946
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Ginger Rogers as Dolly Payne Madison
- David Niven as Aaron Burr
- Burgess Meredith as James Madison
- Peggy Wood as Mrs. Payne
- Stephen McNally as John Todd
- Robert Barrat as Mr. Payne
- Grandon Rhodes as Thomas Jefferson
- Frances E. Williams as Amy
- Henri Letondal as Count D'Arignon
- Joseph Forte as Senator Ainsworth
Crew
- Frank Borzage · Director
- Irving Stone · Writer
- Jack H. Skirball · Producer
- Hans J. Salter · Composer
- Joseph A. Valentine · Cinematographer
- Ted J. Kent · Editor