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Magnificent Doll

  • 19461946
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 30m
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6.0/10
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David Niven, Ginger Rogers, and Burgess Meredith in Magnificent Doll (1946)
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Dolly Payne Madison is the daughter of boardinghouse owners in Washington, DC who falls in love with Aaron Burr and James Madison.Dolly Payne Madison is the daughter of boardinghouse owners in Washington, DC who falls in love with Aaron Burr and James Madison.Dolly Payne Madison is the daughter of boardinghouse owners in Washington, DC who falls in love with Aaron Burr and James Madison.
IMDb RATING
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357
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  • Director
    • Frank Borzage
  • Writer
    • Irving Stone(original story and screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ginger Rogers
    • David Niven
    • Burgess Meredith
Top credits
  • Director
    • Frank Borzage
  • Writer
    • Irving Stone(original story and screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ginger Rogers
    • David Niven
    • Burgess Meredith
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    • 15User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
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    Ginger Rogers and Stephen McNally in Magnificent Doll (1946)
    Ginger Rogers in Magnificent Doll (1946)
    Magnificent Doll (1946)
    Ginger Rogers and Burgess Meredith in Magnificent Doll (1946)
    Ginger Rogers in Magnificent Doll (1946)
    Magnificent Doll (1946)
    Ginger Rogers and Burgess Meredith in Magnificent Doll (1946)
    Burgess Meredith in Magnificent Doll (1946)
    Burgess Meredith in Magnificent Doll (1946)
    Ginger Rogers in Magnificent Doll (1946)
    Magnificent Doll (1946)
    David Niven and Ginger Rogers in Magnificent Doll (1946)

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    Ginger Rogers
    Ginger Rogers
    • Dolly Payne Madisonas Dolly Payne Madison
    David Niven
    David Niven
    • Aaron Burras Aaron Burr
    Burgess Meredith
    Burgess Meredith
    • James Madisonas James Madison
    Peggy Wood
    Peggy Wood
    • Mrs. Payneas Mrs. Payne
    Stephen McNally
    Stephen McNally
    • John Toddas John Todd
    • (as Horace McNally)
    Robert Barrat
    Robert Barrat
    • Mr. Payneas Mr. Payne
    Grandon Rhodes
    Grandon Rhodes
    • Thomas Jeffersonas Thomas Jefferson
    Frances E. Williams
    • Amyas Amy
    • (as Frances Williams)
    Henri Letondal
    Henri Letondal
    • Count D'Arignonas Count D'Arignon
    Joseph Forte
    • Senator Ainsworthas Senator Ainsworth
    • (as Joe Forte)
    Erville Alderson
    Erville Alderson
    • Darcyas Darcy
    • (uncredited)
    Sam Ash
    Sam Ash
    • Minor Roleas Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    Lois Austin
    • Grace Phillipsas Grace Phillips
    • (uncredited)
    George Barrows
    George Barrows
    • Jedsonas Jedson
    • (uncredited)
    Larry J. Blake
    Larry J. Blake
    • Charlesas Charles
    • (uncredited)
    Stanley Blystone
    Stanley Blystone
    • Man Outside Courthouseas Man Outside Courthouse
    • (uncredited)
    Lulu Mae Bohrman
    • Minor Roleas Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    Bill Borzage
    Bill Borzage
    • Minor Roleas Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Frank Borzage
    • Writer
      • Irving Stone(original story and screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    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. —Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>
    • the white house
    • alexander hamilton character
    • timeframe 1800s
    • timeframe 1810s
    • james madison
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      • They spoke her name in whispers
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      • Passed
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    • 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.

    User reviews15

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    8/10
    I loved it
    I saw this movie 45 years ago on the "Fabulous 52", a late night show dedicated to old movies. I was a teenager at the time and would stay up very late while babysitting. It made a big impression on me and I never forgot it. I especially enjoyed the story line of her first marriage although, I later found out it was not accurate. I searched in recent years to find it on DVD to no avail. To my delight, I recently was able to watch the entire movie on the Internet, 45 years later! What a treat! I remembered a lot of it. I would love to have a copy of it. Although the story line is not quite accurate, the movie got me interested in Dolley Madison and her life. I thought it was very well done for a movie of its time. I would recommend it to old movie buffs.
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    • bkrny
    • Aug 29, 2013

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 1946 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Frank Borzage's Magnificent Doll
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Hallmark Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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