Baby Doll

(1956)Directed by Elia Kazan114 minDrama
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.

Karl Maldenas Archie Lee Meighan
Carroll Bakeras Baby Doll Meighan
Eli Wallachas Silva Vacarro
Mildred Dunnockas Aunt Rose Comfort
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)