Magnificent Doll 77 years old

They spoke her name in whispers

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.

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Magnificent Doll Cast

Name Character
Ginger Rogers She was 35, 83 years old when she died as Dolly Madison
Stephen McNally He was 35, 82 years old when he died as John Todd
Robert Barrat He was 57, 80 years old when he died as Mr. Payne
Peggy Wood She was 54, 86 years old when she died as Mrs. Payne
Henri Letondal He was 45, 53 years old when he died as Count D'Arignon
David Niven He was 36, 73 years old when he died as Aaron Burr
Grandon Rhodes He was 42, 82 years old when he died as Thomas Jefferson
Burgess Meredith He was 39, 89 years old when he died as James Madison
Frances E. Williams She was 41, 89 years old when she died as Amy
Joseph Forte He was 34, now 43 years old as Senator Ainsworth (uncredited)

Magnificent Doll Crew

Name Department
Ted J. Kent as Editor. He was 45 (84) years old when He died Editing
Jack H. Skirball as Producer. He was 50 (89) years old when He died Production
Alexander Golitzen as Art Direction. He was 38 (97) years old when He died Art
Russell A. Gausman as Set Decoration. He was 54 (70) years old when He died Art
Jack Otterson as Art Direction. He was 41 (86) years old when He died Art
Vera West as Costume Design. She was 46 (47) years old when She died Costume & Make-Up
Joseph A. Valentine as Director of Photography. He was 46 (48) years old when He died Camera
Hans J. Salter as Original Music Composer. He was 50 (98) years old when He died Sound
Hans J. Salter as Music. He was 50 (98) years old when He died Sound
John Sherwood as Assistant Director. He was 1 (now 78) years old Directing
Jack P. Pierce as Makeup Department Head. He was 57 (79) years old when He died Costume & Make-Up
Irving Stone as Screenplay. He was 43 (86) years old when He died Writing
Irving Stone as Story. He was 43 (86) years old when He died Writing
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Magnificent Doll (77 years)

They spoke her name in whispers

  • Release day: Sunday, December 08, 1946
  • Runtime: 95 minutes