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.
Cast
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)
Madeleine Sherwood
Nurse in Doctor's Office (uncredited)
Rip Torn
The Dentist (uncredited)
Crew
Elia Kazan
Director, Producer
Tennessee Williams
Screenplay, Theatre Play
Gene Milford
Editor
Boris Kaufman
Director of Photography
Charles H. Maguire
Assistant Director
Florence Transfield
Wardrobe Supervisor
Anna Hill Johnstone
Costume Design
Willis Hanchett
Hairstylist
Robert Jiras
Makeup Artist
Paul Sylbert
Assistant Art Director
Edward J. Johnstone
Sound
Kenyon Hopkins
Original Music Composer
Gene Callahan
Set Decoration
Roberta Hodes
Script Supervisor
Forrest E. Johnston
Production Manager
Richard Sylbert
Art Direction
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