The film is credited with popularizing the babydoll nightgown . Historical Controversy
Archie Lee Meighan ( Karl Malden ) is a failing businessman married to Baby Doll Meighan ( Carroll Baker ), an 18-year-old "child bride" who sleeps in a crib and refuses to consummate the marriage until her 20th birthday. When Archie Lee burns down the gin of his rival, Silva Vacarro ( Eli Wallach ), Vacarro retaliates by attempting to seduce Baby Doll to extract a confession. Key Cast: Carroll Baker as Baby Doll Meighan Karl Malden as Archie Lee Meighan Eli Wallach as Silva Vacarro (his film debut) Mildred Dunnock as Aunt Rose Comfort
Despite the backlash, it received four Academy Award nominations , including Best Actress for Carroll Baker and Best Adapted Screenplay. Technical Specs (1080p Blu-ray)
The film is credited with popularizing the babydoll nightgown . Historical Controversy
Archie Lee Meighan ( Karl Malden ) is a failing businessman married to Baby Doll Meighan ( Carroll Baker ), an 18-year-old "child bride" who sleeps in a crib and refuses to consummate the marriage until her 20th birthday. When Archie Lee burns down the gin of his rival, Silva Vacarro ( Eli Wallach ), Vacarro retaliates by attempting to seduce Baby Doll to extract a confession. Key Cast: Carroll Baker as Baby Doll Meighan Karl Malden as Archie Lee Meighan Eli Wallach as Silva Vacarro (his film debut) Mildred Dunnock as Aunt Rose Comfort
Despite the backlash, it received four Academy Award nominations , including Best Actress for Carroll Baker and Best Adapted Screenplay. Technical Specs (1080p Blu-ray)