Baby Doll(1956)
She's nineteen. She makes her husband keep away -- she won't let the stranger go.
Baby Doll 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.
Baby Doll (1956) is a drama film directed by Elia Kazan, released on December 29, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Karl Malden, Carroll Baker, Eli Wallach and Mildred Dunnock. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 145 ratings.
- Director:
- Elia Kazan
- Writers:
- Tennessee Williams, Tennessee Williams
- Producers:
- Elia Kazan
- Cinematographer:
- Boris Kaufman
- Composer:
- Kenyon Hopkins
- Production:
- Newtown Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Baby Doll (1956) Trailer
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Baby Doll Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Baby Doll.
Baby Doll (1956) - HD Trailer
Trailer
Larry Karaszewski on BABY DOLL
Featurette
Baby Doll Cast & Crew
Main cast
Karl Malden
as Archie Lee Meighan
Carroll Baker
as Baby Doll Meighan
Eli Wallach
as Silva Vacarro
Mildred Dunnock
as Aunt Rose Comfort
Lonny Chapman
as Rock
- Eades Hogue
Eades Hogue
as Town Marshal
- Noah Williamson
Noah Williamson
as Deputy
R.G. Armstrong
as Townsman Sid (voice) (uncredited)
Madeleine Sherwood
as Nurse in Doctor's Office (uncredited)
Rip Torn
as The Dentist (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Elia Kazan, written by Tennessee Williams and Tennessee Williams, produced by Elia Kazan.
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Baby Doll Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 145 ratings.
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Baby Doll – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Baby Doll online?
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Baby Doll (1956) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Baby Doll?
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The main cast of Baby Doll (1956) includes Karl Malden, Carroll Baker, Eli Wallach, Mildred Dunnock and Lonny Chapman. The film was directed by Elia Kazan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Baby Doll released?
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Baby Doll was released on December 29, 1956 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is Baby Doll worth watching?
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Baby Doll (1956) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 145 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Baby Doll?
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Yes. The official Baby Doll trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.