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Magnificent Doll (1946) | Slate

Magnificent Doll

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Rated 6.1 on TMDB

Magnificent Doll

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.

Released: 1946
Runtime: 1h 35m
Rated: NR
Genres: Drama, History
Country: United States of America
Language: English

Direction and writing

Frank BorzageDirector

Irving StoneScreenplay, Story

Cast

Ginger RogersDolly Madison
David NivenAaron Burr
Burgess MeredithJames Madison

Adele CannonContinuity

John SherwoodAssistant Director

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Peggy WoodMrs. Payne

Stephen McNallyJohn Todd

Robert BarratMr. Payne

Grandon RhodesThomas Jefferson

Frances E. WilliamsAmy

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