Magnificent Doll

Magnificent Doll

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.

Cast for Magnificent Doll...

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