Review of Baby Doll (1956) by Orlok W — 19 Jan 2015
Elia Kazan's quirky, off-the-wall romp about revenge and justice in 1950's Mississippi is truly remarkable... We're definitely not in Kansas anymore--The crumbling ruins of a deep south plantation, circa 1956.
Karl Malden running through empty rooms, yelling "BayBee DOLLLLL!" The dementia-ridden elderly aunt forgetting to turn on the stove before cooking the greens. The old guys lounging around the yard, laughing and watching Malden's frenzied activities like it's must-see TV.
Kooky gorgeous Baby Doll sucking her thumb, sleeping in her crib. And Eli Wallach: ah, what a specimen. He's intense, he's irresistible. He's relentlessly "handsy" like a high school boy on a date; he never, ever, for a moment, lets up.
It's impossible to take your eyes off of him... Baby Doll still Sizzles-Fuzzy and Buzzy!!
This review of Baby Doll (1956) was written by Orlok W on 19 Jan 2015.
Baby Doll has generally received very positive reviews.
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