Movie
“She's nineteen. She makes her husband keep away -- she won't let the stranger go.”
7.0/10
1956
1h 54m
en
Drama
Overview
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.
Director
Elia Kazan
Writers
Tennessee Williams
Movie Information
Release Date
December 29, 1956
Runtime
1h 54m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
138
Production
Newtown Productions
