‘Baby Doll’ premieres in New York City 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 1956)


Video: 'Baby Doll' trailer

(Tuesday, December 18, 1956, 8:30 p.m. EST)Baby Doll, an American black comedy and drama film about a child bride who holds her husband at bay while flirting with a sexy Italian farmer, premiered tonight at the Victoria Theater in New York City.

Directed by Elia Kazan, the film starred Karl Malden, Carroll Baker and Eli Wallach.