Review of Baby Doll (1956) by Tamsin P — 04 Sep 2015

Film debut of Eli Herschel Wallach as a sexy Sicilian in this intense, steamy movie starring Carroll Baker.

This review of Baby Doll (1956) was written by Tamsin P on 04 Sep 2015.

Baby Doll has generally received very positive reviews.

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Wow, this one really stood out there especially for it's time. It's nearly all dialog which is okay because it is all story…

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By Kevin M (2,627) on 11 Nov 2010

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By John B (4,244) on 14 Jul 2013

Oh what a subversive film for its time. Karl Malden and Eli Wallach are tremendous as the plot unfolds to an uncertain ending. Tremendous…

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By J C (366) on 14 May 2008

A movie I feel like I have waited an eternity to see…

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By Kevin S (2,121) on 27 Jul 2008

A little-known Tennesse Williams classic that was considered wildly racy when it first came out and was condemned by the Catholic League of…

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By Damion R (77) on 29 Oct 2008

So, I took in this 1956 Tennessee Williams' film, directed by Elia Kazan, based purely on the fact that it was hugely controversial back in…

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By Devon B (391) on 12 Jul 2010

I wouldn't exactly call it a masterpiece, especially considering it was written by Tennessee Williams and directed by Elia Kazan…

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