Baby Doll(1956)
She's nineteen. She makes her husband keep away -- she won't let the stranger go.
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.
Movie: Baby Doll
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Archie Lee Meighan
Baby Doll Meighan
Silva Vacarro
Aunt Rose Comfort
Rock
Townsman Sid (voice) (uncredited)
Nurse in Doctor's Office (uncredited)
The Dentist (uncredited)
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