

She's nineteen. She makes her husband keep away -- she won't let the stranger go.
December 29, 1956
1h 54m
EN
Elia Kazan
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 Malden
Archie Lee Meighan

Carroll Baker
Baby Doll Meighan

Eli Wallach
Silva Vacarro

Mildred Dunnock
Aunt Rose Comfort


Tennessee Williams
139

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)
Newtown Productions
N/A

Warner Bros. Pictures
US