Baby Doll

IMDb 7.0 1956 • 114 min • Drama

Director

Elia Kazan

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Karl Malden
Karl Malden Archie Lee Meighan
Carroll Baker
Carroll Baker Baby Doll Meighan
Eli Wallach
Eli Wallach Silva Vacarro
Mildred Dunnock
Mildred Dunnock Aunt Rose Comfort
Lonny Chapman
Lonny Chapman Rock