Baby Doll (1956)
She's nineteen. She makes her husband keep away -- she won't let the stranger go.
Starring Karl Malden, Carroll Baker, Eli Wallach
Directed by Elia Kazan
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.
Runtime: 114 min.
Rating: 7.3
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama
Keywords: marriage,sicilian,cotton gin,cotton
Cast
Archie Lee Meighan
Baby Doll Meighan
Silva Vacarro
Aunt Rose Comfort
Rock
Town Marshal
Deputy
Townsman Sid (voice) (uncredited)
Nurse in Doctor's Office (uncredited)
The Dentist (uncredited)