Magnificent Doll
08/12/1946
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.
Movie Information
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
Frances E. Williams
as Amy
Henri Letondal
as Count D'Arignon
Joseph Forte
as Senator Ainsworth (uncredited)
Erville Alderson
as Darcy (uncredited)
Lois Austin
as Grace Phillips (uncredited)
George Barrows
as Jedson (uncredited)
Larry J. Blake
as Charles (uncredited)
Stanley Blystone
as Man Outside Courthouse (uncredited)
Harlan Briggs
as Quinn (uncredited)
George M. Carleton
as Howard (uncredited)
Tom Coleman
as Mr. Carroll (uncredited)
Joseph Crehan
as Williams (uncredited)
Jack Curtis
as Edmund (uncredited)
Sam Flint
as Waters (uncredited)
Byron Foulger
as Politician (uncredited)
Jack George
as Governor Stanley (uncredited)
John Hamilton
as Mr. Witherspoon (uncredited)
Jack Ingram
as Messenger (uncredited)
Boyd Irwin
as Hathaway (uncredited)
Jerry Jerome
as Thomas (uncredited)
Joe King
as Jailer (uncredited)
Ethan Laidlaw
as Sanders (uncredited)
Pierce Lyden
as Soldier (uncredited)
Kermit Maynard
as Crowd Member (uncredited)
Francis McDonald
as Jenks (uncredited)
Howard M. Mitchell
as Butler (uncredited)
Vivien Oakland
as Mrs. Witherspoon (uncredited)
Lee Phelps
as Hatch (uncredited)
Stanley Price
as Man at Platform (uncredited)
Keith Richards
as Captain Janis (uncredited)
John Sheehan
as Hugo (uncredited)
Pietro Sosso
as Mr. Anthony (uncredited)
Arthur Space
as Alexander Hamilton (uncredited)
Larry Steers
as Lafayette (uncredited)
Ferris Taylor
as Jonathan Phillips (uncredited)
Eddy Waller
as Arthur (uncredited)
Harland Tucker
as Ralston (uncredited)
Emmett Vogan
as Mr. Gallentine (uncredited)
Pierre Watkin
as Harper (uncredited)
Victor Zimmerman
as Martin (uncredited)
