italian american,marriage,sicilian,cotton gin,cotton,business rivalry,seducer,childlike woman,homme fatale

Baby Doll (1956)

Poster for Baby Doll

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

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 & Crew

Director
Elia Kazan
  • Profile picture of Karl Malden
    Archie Lee Meighan Karl Malden
  • Profile picture of Carroll Baker
    Baby Doll Meighan Carroll Baker
  • Profile picture of Eli Wallach
    Silva Vacarro Eli Wallach
  • Profile picture of Mildred Dunnock
    Aunt Rose Comfort Mildred Dunnock
  • Profile picture of Lonny Chapman
    Rock Lonny Chapman
  • Profile picture of R.G. Armstrong
    Townsman Sid (voice) (uncredited) R.G. Armstrong
  • Profile picture of Madeleine Sherwood
    Nurse in Doctor's Office (uncredited) Madeleine Sherwood
  • Profile picture of Rip Torn
    The Dentist (uncredited) Rip Torn

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Keywords

  • italian american
  • marriage
  • sicilian
  • cotton gin
  • cotton
  • business rivalry
  • seducer
  • childlike woman
  • homme fatale