1956
7.1 (125 votes)
1h 54m
Genres
Drama
Production Companies
Newtown Productions
Warner Bros. Pictures
Warner Bros. Pictures
Baby Doll
She's nineteen. She makes her husband keep away -- she won't let the stranger go.
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.
Key Crew
Screenplay: Tennessee Williams
Director: Elia Kazan
Producer: Elia Kazan
Director of Photography: Boris Kaufman
Top Cast
Karl Malden
Archie Lee Meighan
Carroll Baker
Baby Doll Meighan
Eli Wallach
Silva Vacarro
Mildred Dunnock
Aunt Rose Comfort
Lonny Chapman
Rock
Eades Hogue
Town Marshal
Noah Williamson
Deputy
R.G. Armstrong
Townsman Sid (voice) (uncredited)
Videos
Baby Doll (1956) - HD Trailer
