Baby Doll
“She's nineteen. She makes her husband keep away -- she won't let the stranger go.”
Synopsis
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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Baby Doll (1956) - HD Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-23
Top Cast
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Karl Malden
Archie Lee Meighan
Carroll Baker
Baby Doll Meighan
Eli Wallach
Silva Vacarro
Mildred Dunnock
Aunt Rose Comfort
Lonny Chapman
Rock
Eades Hogue
Town Marshal
Noah Williamson
Deputy
R.G. Armstrong
Townsman Sid (voice) (uncredited)
Madeleine Sherwood
Nurse in Doctor's Office (uncredited)
Rip Torn
The Dentist (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
December 29, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 26, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elia Kazan
- Screenplay & Story
- Tennessee Williams
- Original Score
- Kenyon Hopkins
- Original Title
- Baby Doll
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Newtown Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elia Kazan
Tennessee Williams
Kenyon Hopkins
Boris Kaufman
Gene Milford
Elia Kazan
Department Leadership Roster
Tennessee Williams
Screenplay
Elia Kazan
Director
Elia Kazan
Producer
Boris Kaufman
Director of Photography
Anna Hill Johnstone
Costume Design
Gene Milford
Editor
Kenyon Hopkins
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Baby Doll
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What is Baby Doll about?
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.
Who directed Baby Doll?
Baby Doll was directed by Elia Kazan.
Who stars in Baby Doll?
The principal cast of Baby Doll includes Karl Malden, Carroll Baker, Eli Wallach, Mildred Dunnock, Lonny Chapman.
When was Baby Doll released and how long is it?
Baby Doll was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Baby Doll?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Baby Doll was composed by Kenyon Hopkins.