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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.

Release: 1946-12-08
Runtime: 95 min
Rating: 5.9 / 10
Cast
Ginger Rogers
Ginger Rogers
Dolly Madison
David Niven
David Niven
Aaron Burr
Burgess Meredith
Burgess Meredith
James Madison
Peggy Wood
Peggy Wood
Mrs. Payne
Stephen McNally
Stephen McNally
John Todd
Robert Barrat
Robert Barrat
Mr. Payne
Grandon Rhodes
Grandon Rhodes
Thomas Jefferson
Frances E. Williams
Frances E. Williams
Amy
Henri Letondal
Henri Letondal
Count D'Arignon
Joseph Forte
Joseph Forte
Senator Ainsworth (uncredited)
Erville Alderson
Erville Alderson
Darcy (uncredited)
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Lois Austin
Grace Phillips (uncredited)
George Barrows
George Barrows
Jedson (uncredited)
Larry J. Blake
Larry J. Blake
Charles (uncredited)
Stanley Blystone
Stanley Blystone
Man Outside Courthouse (uncredited)
Harlan Briggs
Harlan Briggs
Quinn (uncredited)
George M. Carleton
George M. Carleton
Howard (uncredited)
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Tom Coleman
Mr. Carroll (uncredited)