Baby Doll

Elia Kazan
1956-12-29

She's nineteen. She makes her husband keep away -- she won't let the stranger go.
7.1
114 min

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

Name Character Team
Karl Malden Archie Lee Meighan Unowned
Carroll Baker Baby Doll Meighan Unowned
Eli Wallach Silva Vacarro Unowned
Mildred Dunnock Aunt Rose Comfort Unowned
Lonny Chapman Rock Unowned
Eades Hogue Town Marshal Unowned
Noah Williamson Deputy Unowned
R.G. Armstrong Townsman Sid (voice) (uncredited) Unowned
Madeleine Sherwood Nurse in Doctor's Office (uncredited) Unowned
Rip Torn The Dentist (uncredited) Unowned