Baby Doll - 1956

Archie Lee Meighan is a failing cotton gin owner who is married to Baby Doll, a 19-year old childlike beauty whose father arranged the marriage for financial reasons. As Archie awaits the arrival of Baby Doll's 20th birthday, the day that they are supposed to consummate their marriage, he faces interference from business rival Silva Vacarro, who plots to seduce Baby Doll away from Meighan.

114min
1956
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.3/10

Cast

Karl Malden profile pictureKarl MaldenArchie Lee Meighan
Carroll Baker profile pictureCarroll BakerBaby Doll Meighan
Eli Wallach profile pictureEli WallachSilva Vacarro
Mildred Dunnock profile pictureMildred DunnockAunt Rose Comfort
R. G. Armstrong profile pictureR. G. ArmstrongTownsman Sid (voice) (uncredited)
Madeleine Sherwood profile pictureMadeleine SherwoodNurse in Doctor's Office (uncredited)
Rip Torn profile pictureRip TornThe Dentist (uncredited)

About Baby Doll

Baby Doll Overview

Archie Lee Meighan is a failing cotton gin owner who is married to Baby Doll, a 19-year old childlike beauty whose father arranged the marriage for financial reasons. As Archie awaits the arrival of Baby Doll's 20th birthday, the day that they are supposed to consummate their marriage, he faces interference from business rival Silva Vacarro, who plots to seduce Baby Doll away from Meighan.

Runtime: 114min

Extra details

Original Title: Baby Doll
Original Language: English
Directed By: Elia Kazan
Production Companies
Newtown ProductionsWarner Bros. Pictures