Magnificent Doll

They spoke her name in whispers

95 mins
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.

Ginger Rogers

Dolly Madison

David Niven

Aaron Burr

Burgess Meredith

James Madison

Peggy Wood

Mrs. Payne

Robert Barrat

Mr. Payne

Grandon Rhodes

Thomas Jefferson

Henri Letondal

Count D'Arignon

Joseph Forte

Senator Ainsworth (uncredited)

Lois Austin

Grace Phillips

Stanley Blystone

Man Outside Courthouse

Tom Coleman

Mr. Carroll

Sam Flint

Waters

Byron Foulger

Politician

Jack George

Gov. Stanley

John Hamilton

Mr. Witherspoon

Jack Ingram

Messenger

Boyd Irwin

Hathaway

Joe King

Jailer

Kermit Maynard

Crowd Member

Vivien Oakland

Mrs. Witherspoon

Stanley Price

Man at Platform

Keith Richards

Captain Janis

Pietro Sosso

Mr. Anthony

Arthur Space

Alexander Hamilton

Larry Steers

Lafayette

Ferris Taylor

Jonathan Phillips

Emmett Vogan

Mr. Gallentine

Alexander Golitzen

Art Direction

Irving Stone

Screenplay

Joseph A. Valentine

Director of Photography

Hans J. Salter

Original Music Composer

Arthur Siteman

Production Manager

Travis Banton

Costume Design

Vera West

Costume Design

Jack Pierce

Makeup Department Head

Carmen Dirigio

Hairstylist

David Tamkin

Orchestrator

John Sherwood

Assistant Director

Russell A. Gausman

Set Decoration

Ted Offenbecker

Set Decoration

Adele Cannon

Continuity

Anna Malin

Hairstylist

Charles Felstead

Sound Director

Jack Otterson

Art Direction

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