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.

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)
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Release Date
December 29, 1956
Runtime
1h 54m
Genres
Drama
Director