Magnificent Doll

Magnificent Doll

95 mins | Drama, History | Dec. 8, 1946

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.

Magnificent Doll

95 mins | Drama, History | Dec. 8, 1946

Magnificent Doll
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.
IMDb rating 6.1
Producers Hallmark Productions
Original title Magnificent Doll
Directors Adele Cannon, John Sherwood, Frank Borzage
Writers Irving Stone

Cast

Ginger Rogers

as Dolly 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

Henri Letondal

as Count D'Arignon

Joseph Forte

as Senator Ainsworth (uncredited)

Erville Alderson

as Darcy

Lois Austin

as Grace Phillips

George Barrows

as Jedson

Larry J. Blake

as Charles

Stanley Blystone

as Man Outside Courthouse

Harlan Briggs

as Quinn

George M. Carleton

as Howard

Tom Coleman

as Mr. Carroll

Joseph Crehan

as Williams

Jack Curtis

as Edmund

Sam Flint

as Waters

Byron Foulger

as Politician

Jack George

as Gov. Stanley

John Hamilton

as Mr. Witherspoon

Jack Ingram

as Messenger

Boyd Irwin

as Hathaway

Jerry Jerome

as Thomas

Joe King

as Jailer

Ethan Laidlaw

as Sanders

Pierce Lyden

as Soldier

Kermit Maynard

as Crowd Member

Francis McDonald

as Jenks

Howard M. Mitchell

as Butler

Vivien Oakland

as Mrs. Witherspoon

Lee Phelps

as Hatch

Stanley Price

as Man at Platform

Keith Richards

as Captain Janis

John Sheehan

as Hugo

Pietro Sosso

as Mr. Anthony

Arthur Space

as Alexander Hamilton

Larry Steers

as Lafayette

Ferris Taylor

as Jonathan Phillips

Eddy Waller

as Arthur

Harland Tucker

as Ralston

Emmett Vogan

as Mr. Gallentine

Pierre Watkin

as Harper

Victor Zimmerman

as Martin