
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.
Details
- Director
- Elia Kazan
- Writer
- Tennessee Williams
- Original Language
- English
- Budget
- N/A
Cast
Carroll Baker
Eades Hogue
Eli Wallach
Karl Malden
Lonny Chapman
Madeleine Sherwood
Mildred Dunnock
Noah Williamson
R.G. Armstrong
Rip Torn
Keywords
business rivalry
childlike woman
cotton
cotton gin
homme fatale
italian american
marriage
seducer
sicilian
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