Magnificent Doll (1946)

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.

Cast (47)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Ginger Rogers

Dolly Madison

David Niven

Aaron Burr

Burgess Meredith

James Madison

Peggy Wood

Mrs. Payne

Stephen McNally

John Todd

Robert Barrat

Mr. Payne

G

Grandon Rhodes

Thomas Jefferson

Frances E. Williams

Amy

Henri Letondal

Count D'Arignon

Joseph Forte

Senator Ainsworth (uncredited)

Erville Alderson

Darcy (uncredited)

L

Lois Austin

Grace Phillips (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)

T

Tom Coleman

Mr. Carroll (uncredited)

Joseph Crehan

Williams (uncredited)

Jack Curtis

Edmund (uncredited)

Sam Flint

Waters (uncredited)

Byron Foulger

Politician (uncredited)

J

Jack George

Governor Stanley (uncredited)

John Hamilton

Mr. Witherspoon (uncredited)

Jack Ingram

Messenger (uncredited)

Boyd Irwin

Hathaway (uncredited)

J

Jerry Jerome

Thomas (uncredited)

Joe King

Jailer (uncredited)

Ethan Laidlaw

Sanders (uncredited)

Pierce Lyden

Soldier (uncredited)

Kermit Maynard

Crowd Member (uncredited)

Francis McDonald

Jenks (uncredited)

Howard M. Mitchell

Butler (uncredited)

Vivien Oakland

Mrs. Witherspoon (uncredited)

Lee Phelps

Hatch (uncredited)

Stanley Price

Man at Platform (uncredited)

Keith Richards

Captain Janis (uncredited)

John Sheehan

Hugo (uncredited)

Pietro Sosso

Mr. Anthony (uncredited)

Arthur Space

Alexander Hamilton (uncredited)

Larry Steers

Lafayette (uncredited)

Ferris Taylor

Jonathan Phillips (uncredited)

Eddy Waller

Arthur (uncredited)

Harland Tucker

Ralston (uncredited)

Emmett Vogan

Mr. Gallentine (uncredited)

Pierre Watkin

Harper (uncredited)

V

Victor Zimmerman

Martin (uncredited)

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