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Baby Doll (1956)

Directed by Elia Kazan · Cinematography by Boris Kaufman

R114 min28 frames

Drama

She's nineteen. She makes her husband keep away -- she won't let the stranger go.

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Stills, screencaps & shots from Baby Doll

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Baby Doll (1956) movie still: closeup — A man in a fedora peeks around a wooden post at night. Dark surroundings contrast with the light reflecting…Baby Doll (1956) movie still: closeup — A dimly lit indoor space with blurred figures present in the background. A man stands in the foreground…Baby Doll (1956) movie still: medium — A woman rests on a dark wooden banister atop a staircase. She gazes upwards while supporting her head with…Baby Doll (1956) movie still: wide — A dark, cramped room contains several men gathered together in the background. One man in a hat watches the…Baby Doll (1956) movie still: closeup — A dark, dimly lit beach environment at night with a stark black backdrop. A woman with short blonde hair…Baby Doll (1956) movie still: medium — A dark outdoor space with a tree trunk visible in the foreground left. A man crouches to touch the leg of a…Baby Doll (1956) movie still: closeup — A dimly lit bedroom features a woman resting her head on a patterned pillow. She lies on her side, facing…Baby Doll (1956) movie still: medium — A dark train compartment features a cracked windowpane and torn upholstery. A blonde woman sits beside a man…Baby Doll (1956) movie still: closeup — An dark interior space provides a background for two faces in close proximity. A man with a mustache faces a…Baby Doll (1956) movie still: closeup — A close-up of a young woman's face against a neutral indoor background. She looks slightly to the side with…Baby Doll (1956) movie still: medium — An interior stairwell features wooden steps and a simple railing against a plain wall. A man in the…Baby Doll (1956) movie still: medium — An older woman stands in a dimly lit, shadowed room. She holds a plate of food while looking downward.Baby Doll (1956) movie still: medium — A cramped car interior features cracked windows and worn leather upholstery. A blonde woman drinks from a…Baby Doll (1956) movie still: wide — A dimly lit staircase features dramatic shadows cast by a wooden banister. A man stands on the ground floor…Baby Doll (1956) movie still: wide — A sparse room with a large, ornate crystal chandelier hanging low over a table. A man feeds an elderly woman…Baby Doll (1956) movie still: medium — An interior space with a woman holding a large bowl while looking at someone. The woman has an expression of…
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Baby Doll — official trailer

What is Baby Doll about?

Archie Lee Meighan is a failing cotton gin owner who is married to Baby Doll, a 19-year old childlike beauty whose father arranged the marriage for financial reasons. As Archie awaits the arrival of Baby Doll's 20th birthday, the day that they are supposed to consummate their marriage, he faces interference from business rival Silva Vacarro, who plots to seduce Baby Doll away from Meighan.

Where can you watch Baby Doll?

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What does the cinematography of Baby Doll look like?

Across 28 sampled frames, Baby Doll builds its coverage from medium shots, with close-ups carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer Boris Kaufman keeps most of it in soft, low-key light. Most of the frames play at night or in the failing light of dusk. Vintage glass shapes the frame. Focus stays shallow in most of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings.

What is the color palette of Baby Doll?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Baby Doll (1956) are #000000, #323232, #8a8a8a, #fdfdfd, #c8c8c8, #6e6e6e — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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  • #c8c8c8
  • #6e6e6e

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