Baby Doll
1956, English. Directed by Elia Kazan.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Elia KazanDirector
- Karl MaldenArchie Lee Meighan
- Carroll BakerBaby Doll Meighan
- Eli WallachSilva Vacarro
- Mildred DunnockAunt Rose Comfort
- Lonny ChapmanRock
- Eades HogueTown Marshal
- Noah WilliamsonDeputy
- R.G. ArmstrongTownsman Sid (voice) (uncredited)
- Madeleine SherwoodNurse in Doctor's Office (uncredited)
- Rip TornThe Dentist (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 29 December 1956
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tennessee Williams
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Baby Doll: quick answers
Is Baby Doll worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 152 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Baby Doll?
Baby Doll runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does Baby Doll have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Baby Doll on?
Baby Doll isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Baby Doll?
If you liked Baby Doll, try Eva, The Killing, Dream Lover.
Who directed Baby Doll?
Baby Doll (1956) was directed by Elia Kazan and stars Karl Malden, Carroll Baker, Eli Wallach.