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.
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Top Cast
Ginger Rogers
Dolly Madison
David Niven
Aaron Burr
Burgess Meredith
James Madison
Peggy Wood
Mrs. Payne
Stephen McNally
John Todd
Robert Barrat
Mr. Payne
Grandon Rhodes
Thomas Jefferson
Frances E. Williams
Amy
Henri Letondal
Count D'Arignon
Joseph Forte
Senator Ainsworth (uncredited)
Erville Alderson
Darcy (uncredited)
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)
Tom Coleman
Mr. Carroll (uncredited)
Joseph Crehan
Williams (uncredited)
Jack Curtis
Edmund (uncredited)
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