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Magnificent Doll
UNITED STATES · 1946

Magnificent Doll

Frank Borzage
political intrigue American history romantic rivalry War of 1812 female ambition
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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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