Baby Doll (1956)
She's nineteen. She makes her husband keep away -- she won't let the stranger go.
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.
Director: Elia Kazan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: December 29, 1956
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)
- Madeleine Sherwood - Nurse in Doctor's Office (uncredited)
- Rip Torn - The Dentist (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Tennessee Williams (Screenplay)
- Tennessee Williams (Theatre Play)
Music: Kenyon Hopkins
Cinematography: Boris Kaufman
Editing: Gene Milford
Production: Newtown Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption
Keywords
italian american, marriage, sicilian, cotton gin, cotton, business rivalry, seducer, childlike woman, homme fatale
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Baby Doll about?
- 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.
- Who directed Baby Doll?
- Baby Doll was directed by Elia Kazan.
- Who stars in Baby Doll?
- Baby Doll stars Karl Malden, Carroll Baker, Eli Wallach, Mildred Dunnock, Lonny Chapman, Eades Hogue.
- How long is Baby Doll?
- Baby Doll has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is Baby Doll?
- Baby Doll is a Drama film.
- Where was Baby Doll produced?
- Baby Doll was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Baby Doll?
- The themes of Baby Doll include: Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption.