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.
Directed by Elia Kazan
italian american
marriage
sicilian
cotton gin
cotton
business rivalry
seducer
childlike woman
homme fatale
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Cast
Karl Malden
Archie Lee Meighan
Carroll Baker
Baby Doll Meighan
Eli Wallach
Silva Vacarro
Mildred Dunnock
Aunt Rose Comfort
Lonny Chapman
Rock
R.G. Armstrong
Townsman Sid (voice) (uncredited)
Madeleine Sherwood
Nurse in Doctor's Office (uncredited)
Rip Torn
The Dentist (uncredited)
Crew
Elia Kazan
Director
Tennessee Williams
Screenplay
Elia Kazan
Producer
Tennessee Williams
Theatre Play
Popular Reviews
16 reviews
Nick
8.5★ · 03/08/25
marlon brando screaming stella or karl malden screaming baby doll
marlon brando screaming stella or karl malden screaming baby doll
Tucker Clement
7.0★ · 06/08/18
Williams and Kazan come together for another fantastic collaboration bolstered by great performances from Karl, Caroll and Eli make this another classic that holds up even in 2018.
Williams and Kazan come together for another fantastic collaboration bolstered by great performances from Karl, Caroll and Eli make this another classic that holds up even in 2018.
