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Elia Kazan

Baby Doll

Name: Baby Doll
Genre: Drama
Released: 1956
Duration: 114 min

United States / English / 1956 / 1h 54m

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Drama

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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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Credits

Crew

DirectorElia Kazan

Cast

Karl Maldenas Archie Lee Meighan

Carroll Bakeras Baby Doll Meighan

Eli Wallachas Silva Vacarro

Mildred Dunnockas Aunt Rose Comfort

Lonny Chapmanas Rock

Eades Hogueas Town Marshal

Noah Williamsonas Deputy

R.G. Armstrongas Townsman Sid (voice) (uncredited)

Madeleine Sherwoodas Nurse in Doctor's Office (uncredited)

Rip Tornas The Dentist (uncredited)