Baby Doll

Baby Doll is a 1956 film which tells the story of a childlike bride-to-be engaged to a Southern cotton gin owner, who becomes the pawn in a battle between her fiance and his enemy. It stars Karl Malden[?], Carroll Baker, Eli Wallach and Mildred Dunnock[?].

The movie was written by Tennessee Williams and directed by Elia Kazan.

It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Carroll Baker), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Mildred Dunnock), Best Cinematography, Black-and-White and Best Writing, Best Screenplay - Adapted.

The Catholic Legion of Decency[?] succeeded in having the film withdrawn from release because of their objections over its sexual themes.