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Baby Doll

19561h 54mDrama
directed by Elia Kazan

“She's nineteen. She makes her husband keep away -- she won't let the stranger go.”

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7.1 / 10
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7.3 / 10
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83 / 100
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83%

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Synopsis

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.

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)