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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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Dec 8, 1946
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Hallmark Productions
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Full credits →G
Ginger Rogers
Dolly Madison
D
David Niven
Aaron Burr
B
Burgess Meredith
James Madison
P
Peggy Wood
Mrs. Payne
S
Stephen McNally
John Todd
R
Robert Barrat
Mr. Payne
G
Grandon Rhodes
Thomas Jefferson
F
Frances E. Williams
Amy
H
Henri Letondal
Count D'Arignon
J
Joseph Forte
Senator Ainsworth (uncredited)
E
Erville Alderson
Darcy (uncredited)
L
Lois Austin
Grace Phillips (uncredited)
G
George Barrows
Jedson (uncredited)
L
Larry J. Blake
Charles (uncredited)
S
Stanley Blystone
Man Outside Courthouse (uncredited)
H
Harlan Briggs
Quinn (uncredited)
G
George M. Carleton
Howard (uncredited)
T
Tom Coleman
Mr. Carroll (uncredited)
J
Joseph Crehan
Williams (uncredited)
J
Jack Curtis
Edmund (uncredited)
