Magnificent Doll (1946)
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- Passed
- 1h 30min
- Drama, History
- Nov 1946 (USA)
- Movie
Dolly Payne Madison is the daughter of boardinghouse owners in Washington, DC who falls in love with Aaron Burr and James Madison.
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| Ginger Rogers | ... |
Dolly Payne Madison
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| David Niven | ... |
Aaron Burr
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| Burgess Meredith | ... |
James Madison
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| Peggy Wood | ... |
Mrs. Payne
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| Stephen McNally | ... |
John Todd
(as Horace McNally)
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| Robert Barrat | ... |
Mr. Payne
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| Grandon Rhodes | ... |
Thomas Jefferson
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Frances E. Williams | ... |
Amy
(as Frances Williams)
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| Henri Letondal | ... |
Count D'Arignon
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Joseph Forte | ... |
Senator Ainsworth
(as Joe Forte)
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| Erville Alderson | ... |
Darcy (uncredited)
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| Sam Ash | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Lois Austin | ... |
Grace Phillips (uncredited)
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| George Barrows | ... |
Jedson (uncredited)
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| Larry J. Blake | ... |
Charles (uncredited)
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| Stanley Blystone | ... |
Man Outside Courthouse (uncredited)
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Lulu Mae Bohrman | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Bill Borzage | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Harlan Briggs | ... |
Quinn (uncredited)
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Vera Burnett | ... |
Screaming Woman (uncredited)
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Mary Bye | ... |
Servant Girl (uncredited)
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| George M. Carleton | ... |
Howard (uncredited)
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Bill Chaney | ... |
Small Boy (uncredited)
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Beulah Christian | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Tom Coleman | ... |
Mr. Carroll (uncredited)
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| Joseph Crehan | ... |
Williams (uncredited)
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Oliver Cross | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Grace Cunard | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Jack Curtis | ... |
Edmund (uncredited)
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Harry Denny | ... |
Mr. Calot (uncredited)
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Dick Dickinson | ... |
Falling Man (uncredited)
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Watson Downs | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Tay Dunn | ... |
Watch Member (uncredited)
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Mary Emery | ... |
Woman (uncredited)
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Frank Erickson | ... |
Capt. White (uncredited)
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| Sam Flint | ... |
Waters (uncredited)
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| Byron Foulger | ... |
Politician (uncredited)
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Jack Gargan | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Parker Garvie | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Jack George | ... |
Gov. Stanley (uncredited)
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| Jesse Graves | ... |
Servant (uncredited)
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Carey Hamilton | ... |
Senator Mason (uncredited)
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| John Hamilton | ... |
Mr. Witherspoon (uncredited)
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| Al Hill | ... |
Man (uncredited)
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John Hines | ... |
Dr. Ellis (uncredited)
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| Brandon Hurst | ... |
Brown (uncredited)
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| Olaf Hytten | ... |
Blennerhassett (uncredited)
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| Jack Ingram | ... |
Messenger (uncredited)
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Boyd Irwin | ... |
Hathaway (uncredited)
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Jerry Jerome | ... |
Thomas (uncredited)
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| Joe King | ... |
Jailer (uncredited)
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| Ethan Laidlaw | ... |
Sanders (uncredited)
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Perc Launders | ... |
Watch Member (uncredited)
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Ann Lawrence | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Ruth Lee | ... |
Mrs. Gallentine (uncredited)
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Jack Lorenz | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Pierce Lyden | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Garnett Marks | ... |
Justice Drake (uncredited)
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| Kermit Maynard | ... |
Crowd Member (uncredited)
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| Francis McDonald | ... |
Jenks (uncredited)
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Betty McDonough | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Don McGill | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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John Michael | ... |
Ned (uncredited)
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| Howard M. Mitchell | ... |
Butler (uncredited)
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Sandra Morgan | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Vivien Oakland | ... |
Mrs. Witherspoon (uncredited)
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Lee Phelps | ... |
Hatch (uncredited)
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| Stanley Price | ... |
Man at Platform (uncredited)
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| Keith Richards | ... |
Captain Janis (uncredited)
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| Jack Richardson | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| John Sheehan | ... |
Hugo (uncredited)
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Lee Slater | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Pietro Sosso | ... |
Mr. Anthony (uncredited)
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| Arthur Space | ... |
Alexander Hamilton (uncredited)
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| Larry Steers | ... |
Lafayette (uncredited)
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| Ferris Taylor | ... |
Jonathan Phillips (uncredited)
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Harland Tucker | ... |
Ralston (uncredited)
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Billy Vernon | ... |
Sentry (uncredited)
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| Emmett Vogan | ... |
Mr. Gallentine (uncredited)
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| Eddy Waller | ... |
Arthur (uncredited)
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| Pierre Watkin | ... |
Harper (uncredited)
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Victor Zimmerman | ... |
Martin (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Frank Borzage | ||
Written by
| Irving Stone | ... | (original story and screenplay) |
Produced by
| Bruce Manning | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Jack H. Skirball | ... | producer |
Music by
| Hans J. Salter | ... | (as H.J. Salter) |
Cinematography by
| Joseph A. Valentine | ... | director of photography (as Joseph Valentine) |
Editing by
| Ted J. Kent | ||
Art Direction by
| Alexander Golitzen | ||
Set Decoration by
| Russell A. Gausman | ||
| Ted Offenbecker | ||
Costume Design by
| Travis Banton | ... | (gowns) |
| Vera West | ... | (gowns) |
Makeup Department
| Carmen Dirigo | ... | hair stylist |
| Anna Malin | ... | hair stylist |
| Jack P. Pierce | ... | director of makeup |
Production Management
| Arthur Siteman | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| John Sherwood | ... | assistant director (as John F. Sherwood) |
Art Department
| Jack Otterson | ... | art supervisor |
Sound Department
| Charles Felstead | ... | director of sound |
| Robert Pritchard | ... | technician |
Stunts
| Eddie Parker | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| David Tamkin | ... | orchestrations |
| Ethmer Roten | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Adele Cannon | ... | set continuity |
Additional Crew
| Lilly Dache | ... | hats (as Lilly Daché) |
| Samuel Goldwyn | ... | Mr. Niven appears by arrangement with |
| Bruce Manning | ... | presenter |
| Jack H. Skirball | ... | presenter |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1946) (United States) (theatrical) (as Universal Pictures Corporation)
- Empire Universal Films (1946) (Canada) (theatrical)
- General Film Distributors (GFD) (1946) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Proprietary (1946) (Australia) (theatrical) (re-titled)
- Universal Pictures Corporation of Mexico (1946) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Mundus Television (1954) (United States) (tv)
- National Telefilm Associates (NTA) (1958) (United States) (tv)
- Interglobal Home Video (1985) (Canada) (VHS)
- Suevia Films (2005) (Spain) (DVD)
- Olive Films (2014) (United States) (DVD) (DVD and Blu-ray)
- Arrow Academy (2018) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- Arrow Academy (2018) (United States) (DVD)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Dolly Payne is adored by two leaders of the fledgling American government, James Madison and Aaron Burr. 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.
Written by Jim Beaver |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The night before shooting was to start, a game of hide-and-seek was held during a party. Primula Niven (wife of David Niven) opened a door she thought led to a closet and fell down a set of stairs to her death. See more » |