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.

"She's nineteen. She makes her husband keep away -- she won't let the stranger go."

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Karl Malden

Archie Lee Meighan


Carroll Baker

Baby Doll Meighan


Eli Wallach

Silva Vacarro


Mildred Dunnock

Aunt Rose Comfort


Eades Hogue

Town Marshal


R.G. Armstrong

Townsman Sid (voice) (uncredited)


Madeleine Sherwood

Nurse in Doctor's Office (uncredited)

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