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Baby Doll

(1956)

December 29, 1956 1h 54m
70%
TMDB Score

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.

Elia Kazan

Director

Top Billed Cast

KM

Karl Malden

Archie Lee Meighan

CB

Carroll Baker

Baby Doll Meighan

EW

Eli Wallach

Silva Vacarro

MD

Mildred Dunnock

Aunt Rose Comfort

LC

Lonny Chapman

Rock

EH

Eades Hogue

Town Marshal

NW

Noah Williamson

Deputy

RA

R.G. Armstrong

Townsman Sid (voice) (uncredited)

MS

Madeleine Sherwood

Nurse in Doctor's Office (uncredited)

RT

Rip Torn

The Dentist (uncredited)

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