Review of Baby Doll (1956) by Jose G — 26 Jul 2007

Williams introduces pedophillia to a nation.

This review of Baby Doll (1956) was written by Jose G on 26 Jul 2007.

Baby Doll has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Frédéric I (160) on 06 Sep 2009

Histoire d'un gars qui a Ã©pousÃ© une gamine trop jeune et trop sexy pour lui. Ca le rend fou et Ã§a attire les convoitises…

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By Karen W (242) on 21 Sep 2008

Tennessee Williams is the master. . And all I have to say is Eli Wallach as Silva Vacarro... wow…

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By Darrin C (626) on 07 Feb 2015

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 Nancy T (26) on 16 Sep 2010

Great Tennessee Williams story, Elia Kazan directing, intense and superb acting.... shit, great to get into watching obscure classics…

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By Rick Q (325) on 16 Jul 2012

The performances are good, but elia kazan's baby doll is so slow and doesn't really go anywhere when it's all said and done…

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By Raeann (15) on 01 Jun 2008

Interesting film classic. Silly at times, with great performances by Baker and Wallach…

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By Private U (13,627) on 14 Jul 2008

This Tennessee Williams screenplay is cast perfectly--Malden, Baker,and Wallach all do outstanding jobs making this under-age teaser a tragicomedy…

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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 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 Mike T (1,122) on 29 Jan 2011

Vintage Kazan. By handling risque material in a faithful, mature way, Elia Kazan creates a film that is truly memorable. Excellent acting as well…

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