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Footnote on a Doll (Season 5, Episode 30)
TV Episode | 30 min | Drama

Following her turn as the nation's First Lady, Dolley Madison's life continued to be colorful. As a widow in Washington, she's invited to a tea party by Beatrice Trent, the spiteful wife of a senator who's convinced Dolley prevented her ...See moreFollowing her turn as the nation's First Lady, Dolley Madison's life continued to be colorful. As a widow in Washington, she's invited to a tea party by Beatrice Trent, the spiteful wife of a senator who's convinced Dolley prevented her husband from getting an ambassadorship. Determined to humiliate the former first lady, she invites Dolley's alcoholic son from a previous marriage to disrupt the festivities. Written by Jay Phelps See less
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Director
Writers
Russell S. Hughes (teleplay) | Edwin V. Westrate (original story)
Producer
Cinematographer
Editor
Richard K. Brockway (as Richard Brockway)
Status
Edit Released
Updated Apr 24, 1957

Release date
Apr 24, 1957 (United States)

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9 cast members
Name Known for
Bette Davis
Dolley Madison Dolley Madison   See fewer
Natalie Schafer
Beatrice Trent Beatrice Trent   See fewer
John Hudson
Payne Todd Payne Todd   See fewer
Eleanor Audley
Constance Perkins Constance Perkins   See fewer
Ralph Clanton
Charles Trent Charles Trent   See fewer
Charles Meredith
Senator Elisha Corey Senator Elisha Corey   See fewer
Helen Brown
Louise Louise   See fewer
Paul Brinegar
Jamie (uncredited) Jamie (uncredited)   See fewer
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