Movie · 1956

Baby Doll

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

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Marital entrapment Claustrophobic erotic Sexual power struggle Psychological manipulation Destructive desire Business rivalry

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Release
1956
Runtime
114 min

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.

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