UNITED STATES · 1946
Magnificent Doll
Classical Hollywood
political intrigue
American history
romantic rivalry
War of 1812
female ambition
Synopsis
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
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