Baby Doll
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.
Status
Released
Released
1956-12-29
Runtime
1h 54m
Studios
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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Awards
Nominated for 4 Academy Awards
Academy Awards 4 nominated
- 1957 Best Actress Nominated Carroll Baker
- 1957 Best Supporting Actress Nominated Mildred Dunnock
- 1957 Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay Nominated Tennessee Williams
- 1957 Best Cinematography, Black-and-White Nominated
Golden Globe Awards 1 nominated
- 1956 Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture Nominated Eli Wallach
BAFTA Awards 1 won
- 1957 Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles Won Eli Wallach
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Director
Cast
Karl Malden
Archie Lee Meighan
Carroll Baker
Baby Doll Meighan
Eli Wallach
Silva Vacarro
Mildred Dunnock
Aunt Rose Comfort
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)
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