Movie·1956·1h 54m
Baby Doll
She's nineteen. She makes her husband keep away -- she won't let the stranger go.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Written By
Tennessee Williams
Producer
Elia Kazan
Cinematography
Boris Kaufman
Music
Kenyon Hopkins
Editor
Gene Milford
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
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)
// crew
Crew
Elia Kazan
Director, Producer
Tennessee Williams
Screenplay
Boris Kaufman
Director of Photography
Gene Milford
Editor
Kenyon Hopkins
Original Music Composer
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