Magnificent Doll
| Magnificent Doll | |
|---|---|
Joseph A. Valentine | |
| Edited by | Ted J. Kent |
| Music by | Hans J. Salter |
Production company | Hallmark Productions |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Magnificent Doll is a 1946 American
Plot
In the late
Cast
- Ginger Rogers as Dolley Payne Madison
- David Niven as Aaron Burr
- Burgess Meredith as James Madison
- Peggy Wood as Mrs. Payne
- Stephen McNally as John Todd
- Robert Barrat as Mr. Payne
- Grandon Rhodes as Thomas Jefferson
- Frances E. Williams as Amy
- Henri Letondal as Count D'Arignon
- Joseph Forte as Senator Ainsworth
- John Hamilton as Mr. Witherspoon (uncredited)
- Olaf Hytten as Blennerhassett (uncredited)
- Arthur Space as Alexander Hamilton (uncredited)
- Larry Steers as Lafayette (uncredited)
- Grace Cunard as Woman with a baby (uncredited)
Production
Universal Pictures paid MGM $100,000 to borrow David Niven for the film. Filming took place under the working title of The Life of Dolly [sic] Madison from June to August in 1946 at Universal City and a ranch in Chatsworth, Los Angeles.[2] During production, Frances E. Williams complained about the lack of black extras and the director hired more black actors.
The sets and costumes cost $1.79 million. Vera West and Travis Banton designed the wardrobe and milliner Lilly Daché designed the hats that Ginger Rogers wore.[2][3]
Promotion
RC Cola promoted the film with ads featuring Ginger Rogers in costume as Dolley Madison.[4] Rogers also travelled to Ohio to make a personal appearance at the Cincinnati premiere.[5]
Reception
The New York Times criticized the film for its lack of historical accuracy.[3] David Niven later described the movie as a "stinker" and stated that he took the role because he needed the money.[6]
The film lost money at the box office[2] and became Ginger Rogers' least successful film without Fred Astaire. Shortly after the premiere, Burr's descendent Samuel Burr founded the Aaron Burr Association to "keep alive the memory of Colonel Aaron Burr".[7]
References
- ^ "Magnificent Doll (1946)". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
- ^ ISBN 9781476613314.
- ^ ISBN 9780313369766.
- ^ "Magnificent Doll". Exhibitors Herald. November 1946. p. 41.
- ISBN 9781439631683.
- ISBN 9780312328634.
- ISBN 9781921867682.
External links
- Magnificent Doll at IMDb
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