Magnificent Doll (1946)
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.
Director:
Frank Borzage
Writer:
Irving Stone
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Ginger Rogers as Dolly Madison |
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David Niven as Aaron Burr |
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Burgess Meredith as James Madison |
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Peggy Wood as Mrs. Payne |
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Stephen McNally as John Todd |
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Robert Barrat as Mr. Payne |
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Grandon Rhodes as Thomas Jefferson |
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Frances E. Williams as Amy |
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Henri Letondal as Count D'Arignon |
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Joseph Forte as Senator Ainsworth (uncredited) |
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Erville Alderson as Darcy (uncredited) |
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Lois Austin as Grace Phillips (uncredited) |
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George Barrows as Jedson (uncredited) |
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Larry J. Blake as Charles (uncredited) |
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Stanley Blystone as Man Outside Courthouse (uncredited) |
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Harlan Briggs as Quinn (uncredited) |
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George M. Carleton as Howard (uncredited) |
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Tom Coleman as Mr. Carroll (uncredited) |
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Joseph Crehan as Williams (uncredited) |
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Jack Curtis as Edmund (uncredited) |
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Sam Flint as Waters (uncredited) |
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Byron Foulger as Politician (uncredited) |
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Jack George as Governor Stanley (uncredited) |
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John Hamilton as Mr. Witherspoon (uncredited) |
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Jack Ingram as Messenger (uncredited) |
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Boyd Irwin as Hathaway (uncredited) |
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Jerry Jerome as Thomas (uncredited) |
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Joe King as Jailer (uncredited) |
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Ethan Laidlaw as Sanders (uncredited) |
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Pierce Lyden as Soldier (uncredited) |
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Kermit Maynard as Crowd Member (uncredited) |
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Francis McDonald as Jenks (uncredited) |
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Howard M. Mitchell as Butler (uncredited) |
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Vivien Oakland as Mrs. Witherspoon (uncredited) |
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Lee Phelps as Hatch (uncredited) |
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Stanley Price as Man at Platform (uncredited) |
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Keith Richards as Captain Janis (uncredited) |
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John Sheehan as Hugo (uncredited) |
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Pietro Sosso as Mr. Anthony (uncredited) |
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Arthur Space as Alexander Hamilton (uncredited) |
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Larry Steers as Lafayette (uncredited) |
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Ferris Taylor as Jonathan Phillips (uncredited) |
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Eddy Waller as Arthur (uncredited) |
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Harland Tucker as Ralston (uncredited) |
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Emmett Vogan as Mr. Gallentine (uncredited) |
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Pierre Watkin as Harper (uncredited) |
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Victor Zimmerman as Martin (uncredited) |
| Writing | Irving Stone | Screenplay |
| Writing | Irving Stone | Story |
| Camera | Joseph A. Valentine | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Frank Borzage | Director |
| Production | Jack H. Skirball | Producer |
| Editing | Ted J. Kent | Editor |
| Art | Alexander Golitzen | Art Direction |
| Sound | Hans J. Salter | Original Music Composer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Travis Banton | Costume Design |
| Production | Arthur Siteman | Production Manager |
| Costume & Make-Up | Vera West | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Anna Malin | Hairstylist |
| Directing | Adele Cannon | Continuity |
| Sound | David Tamkin | Orchestrator |
| Directing | John Sherwood | Assistant Director |
| Art | Ted Offenbecker | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Jack Pierce | Makeup Department Head |
| Art | Russell A. Gausman | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Carmen Dirigio | Hairstylist |
| Sound | Charles Felstead | Sound Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Lilly Daché | Costume Design |
