Baby Doll
1956 · 114 min
Directed by Elia Kazan. Written by Tennessee Williams. Starring Karl Malden, Carroll Baker, Eli Wallach, Mildred Dunnock.
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.
Critics 82% · audiences 80% · streaming on HBO Max · 4 Oscar nominations