Baby Doll_
"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.
Director
Elia Kazan
Starring
Karl Malden, Carroll Baker, Eli Wallach
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Filmin
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
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Year context
Baby Doll was released 70 years ago in 1956.
Baby Doll is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 54m.
CAST (10)
Karl Malden
Archie Lee Meighan
Carroll Baker
Baby Doll Meighan
Eli Wallach
Silva Vacarro
Mildred Dunnock
Aunt Rose Comfort
Lonny Chapman
Rock
EH
Eades Hogue
Town Marshal
NW
Noah Williamson
Deputy
R.G. Armstrong
Townsman Sid (voice) (uncredited)
Madeleine Sherwood
Nurse in Doctor's Office (uncredited)
Rip Torn
The Dentist (uncredited)
CREW
Director
Writer
STUDIOS (2)
Newtown Productions
Warner Bros. Pictures
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
114 min (1h 54m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.0/10 (138 votes)
Popularity
5
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Baby Doll about?
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.
How long is Baby Doll?
Baby Doll has a runtime of 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Who directed Baby Doll?
Baby Doll was directed by Elia Kazan.
Who stars in Baby Doll?
The cast of Baby Doll includes Karl Malden, Carroll Baker, Eli Wallach, Mildred Dunnock, Lonny Chapman.
What is the rating of Baby Doll?
Baby Doll has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 138 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
KEYWORDS (9)
italian american
marriage
sicilian
cotton gin
cotton
business rivalry
seducer
childlike woman
homme fatale