

Drama
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.
Top Cast


Karl Malden
Karl Malden
Archie Lee Meighan
Karl Malden
Archie Lee Meighan


Carroll Baker
Carroll Baker
Baby Doll Meighan
Carroll Baker
Baby Doll Meighan


Eli Wallach
Eli Wallach
Silva Vacarro
Eli Wallach
Silva Vacarro


Mildred Dunnock
Mildred Dunnock
Aunt Rose Comfort
Mildred Dunnock
Aunt Rose Comfort


Lonny Chapman
Lonny Chapman
Rock
Lonny Chapman
Rock
Eades Hogue
Eades Hogue
Town Marshal
Eades Hogue
Town Marshal
Noah Williamson
Noah Williamson
Deputy
Noah Williamson
Deputy


R.G. Armstrong
R.G. Armstrong
Townsman Sid (voice) (uncredited)
R.G. Armstrong
Townsman Sid (voice) (uncredited)


Madeleine Sherwood
Madeleine Sherwood
Nurse in Doctor's Office (uncredited)
Madeleine Sherwood
Nurse in Doctor's Office (uncredited)


Rip Torn
Rip Torn
The Dentist (uncredited)
Rip Torn
The Dentist (uncredited)
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