Karl Malden
Archie Lee Meighan
1956•1h 54m•Released•EN
Baby Doll
“She's nineteen. She makes her husband keep away -- she won't let the stranger go.”
Overview
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.
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Movie Details
Release Date
December 29, 1956
Runtime
1h 54m
Rating
7.0 / 10
Votes
147
Budget
Not available
Revenue
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Status
Released
Popularity
2.9
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Cast
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Carroll Baker
Baby Doll Meighan
Eli Wallach
Silva Vacarro
Mildred Dunnock
Aunt Rose Comfort
Lonny Chapman
Rock
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Eades Hogue
Town Marshal
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Noah Williamson
Deputy
R.G. Armstrong
Townsman Sid (voice) (uncredited)
Madeleine Sherwood
Nurse in Doctor's Office (uncredited)
Rip Torn
The Dentist (uncredited)
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