Magnificent Doll
1946, English. Directed by Frank Borzage.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Frank BorzageDirector
- Ginger RogersDolly Madison
- David NivenAaron Burr
- Burgess MeredithJames Madison
- Peggy WoodMrs. Payne
- Stephen McNallyJohn Todd
- Robert BarratMr. Payne
- Grandon RhodesThomas Jefferson
- Frances E. WilliamsAmy
- Henri LetondalCount D'Arignon
- Joseph ForteSenator Ainsworth (uncredited)
- Erville AldersonDarcy (uncredited)
- Lois AustinGrace Phillips (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 8 December 1946
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Irving Stone
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Magnificent Doll runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Who directed Magnificent Doll?
Magnificent Doll (1946) was directed by Frank Borzage and stars Ginger Rogers, David Niven, Burgess Meredith.