Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Original language
English
Setting
Mississippi
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Berlin International Film Festival 1996 generic
- Locarno International Film Festival 1981 generic
- Academy Awards 1957 academy_award
- BAFTA Awards 1957 generic
Titles
| Original title | Baby Doll | |
| Alternate title | Poupée de chair |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Baby Doll - Kenyon Hopkins (1956) | 7 releases, 1956-1957: Columbia, Coronet |
| 7" vinyl | Baby Doll (1957) | 2 releases, 1957: Mercury |
| CD | Baby Doll - Kenyon Hopkins (1956) | 2 releases, 2003-2017: Calle Mayor, DRG Movies |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
