Review of Baby Doll (1988) by Bridget H — 23 Sep 2007

A personal and psychological movie. Genius.

This review of Baby Doll (1988) was written by Bridget H on 23 Sep 2007.

Baby Doll has generally received positive reviews.

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By Andrew B (2,971) on 20 Dec 2010

Tennessee Williams play brought to screen and sumptuously directed by Elia Kazan, Baby Doll is artful dark comedy, wicked even in it's telling…

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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 Mike T (1,122) on 29 Jan 2011

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