Baker, Carroll 1931-
Overview
| Works: | 209 works in 814 publications in 9 languages and 15,331 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Western films History Detective and mystery films Comedy films Bible films Thrillers (Motion pictures) Historical films Religious films |
| Roles: | Actor, Author, Performer, Other, Costume designer, Artist, Speaker |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Carroll Baker
- Baby doll : an autobiography by Carroll Baker( Book )
- To Africa with love : a true romantic adventure by Carroll Baker( Book )
- Ultra blonde : Mae West, Jayne Mansfield, Kim Novak, Carroll Baker by Didier Grandsart( Book )
- Sylvia : a novel by E. V Cunningham( Book )
- Theme from Baby doll : from the Newtown production "Baby doll" released through Warner Bros. by Kenyon Hopkins( )
- Shame, shame, shame! by Kenyon Hopkins( )
- Baby doll by Kenyon Hopkins( )
- Baby Doll grows up by Richard Warren Lewis( Book )
- Movie stills and maps from Cheyenne Autumn( Visual )
- John Ford's Cheyenne autumn( Book )
- Cheyenne Autumn( Visual )
- Gates opened( Visual )
- How the West was won( Visual )
- The Big Country( Visual )
- Cheyenne Autumn( Visual )
- "Cheyenne Autumn" (Motion picture) publicity( )
- News of the day( Visual )
- News of the day( Visual )
- Carroll Baker and Jack Garfein( Visual )
- Carroll Baker by Carroll Baker( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Carroll Baker
How the West was won by
Henry Hathaway(
Visual
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91 editions published between 1962 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 2,434 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A western adventure spanning three generations, the breadth of a wild, unsettled country, and fifty of the most excitingly turbulent years of this nation's history
91 editions published between 1962 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 2,434 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A western adventure spanning three generations, the breadth of a wild, unsettled country, and fifty of the most excitingly turbulent years of this nation's history
Giant by
George Stevens(
Visual
)
50 editions published between 1956 and 2020 in 5 languages and held by 2,110 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Director George Steven's sweeping saga of family conflict and social consciousness based on Edna Ferber's best seller. Nominated for 10 Academy Awards. Starring Rock Hudson as rancher Bick Benedict, Elizabeth Taylor as his wife Leslie and James Dean (in his final film role) as nouveau oil baron Jett Rink, this tale of three generations of Texan remains both grand and intimate
50 editions published between 1956 and 2020 in 5 languages and held by 2,110 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Director George Steven's sweeping saga of family conflict and social consciousness based on Edna Ferber's best seller. Nominated for 10 Academy Awards. Starring Rock Hudson as rancher Bick Benedict, Elizabeth Taylor as his wife Leslie and James Dean (in his final film role) as nouveau oil baron Jett Rink, this tale of three generations of Texan remains both grand and intimate
The big country by
William Wyler(
Visual
)
52 editions published between 1958 and 2018 in English and German and held by 1,393 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The bold, sweeping tale of a ship's captain who ventures west to find a hotbed of jealousy, hatred and dangerous rivalries. As the reluctant hero is thrust into the maelstrom, he must summon all of his resolve to save not only his own life, but also the life of the woman he loves
52 editions published between 1958 and 2018 in English and German and held by 1,393 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The bold, sweeping tale of a ship's captain who ventures west to find a hotbed of jealousy, hatred and dangerous rivalries. As the reluctant hero is thrust into the maelstrom, he must summon all of his resolve to save not only his own life, but also the life of the woman he loves
Kindergarten cop by
Arnold Schwarzenegger(
Visual
)
25 editions published between 1990 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,235 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A veteran detective is forced to go undercover as a kindergarten teacher in order to trap an elusive criminal
25 editions published between 1990 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,235 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A veteran detective is forced to go undercover as a kindergarten teacher in order to trap an elusive criminal
The Game by
David Fincher(
Visual
)
20 editions published between 1997 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 1,043 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In this thriller, Nicholas Van Orton, a shrewd and successful businessman who is always in control, has been enrolled by his brother in "The Game"--"a profound life experience" with no rules, which begins quietly but soon erupts in a confusing maze of devastating events. Terrorized by forces who seem intent on dismantling all that he has built, Van Orton has to win this deadly game or lose control of everything in his life."
20 editions published between 1997 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 1,043 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In this thriller, Nicholas Van Orton, a shrewd and successful businessman who is always in control, has been enrolled by his brother in "The Game"--"a profound life experience" with no rules, which begins quietly but soon erupts in a confusing maze of devastating events. Terrorized by forces who seem intent on dismantling all that he has built, Van Orton has to win this deadly game or lose control of everything in his life."
Baby doll by
Elia Kazan(
Visual
)
52 editions published between 1956 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 893 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cotton-mill owner Archie Meighan, married to nineteen-year-old "Baby Doll", looks forward to the day his wife turns twenty and will finally allow him to sleep with her. But he has competition in the form of sly business competitor Silva Vacarro, who covets both Archie's cotton mill AND his young and beautiful wife
52 editions published between 1956 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 893 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cotton-mill owner Archie Meighan, married to nineteen-year-old "Baby Doll", looks forward to the day his wife turns twenty and will finally allow him to sleep with her. But he has competition in the form of sly business competitor Silva Vacarro, who covets both Archie's cotton mill AND his young and beautiful wife
The watcher in the woods by
John Hough(
Visual
)
18 editions published between 1979 and 2004 in English and held by 742 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When an American family moves into a remote English house in the woods, the two daughters begin to see a young girl who vanished in the woods during a solar eclipse 20 years ago. Is it a ghost, or something more?
18 editions published between 1979 and 2004 in English and held by 742 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When an American family moves into a remote English house in the woods, the two daughters begin to see a young girl who vanished in the woods during a solar eclipse 20 years ago. Is it a ghost, or something more?
Cheyenne autumn by
John Ford(
Visual
)
19 editions published between 1964 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 722 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three-hundred starving Cheyenne men, women and children, forcibly resettled in the barren wastelands of Oklahoma, set out on a desperate 1500-mile trek back to their Yellowstone homeland. A true-life story
19 editions published between 1964 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 722 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three-hundred starving Cheyenne men, women and children, forcibly resettled in the barren wastelands of Oklahoma, set out on a desperate 1500-mile trek back to their Yellowstone homeland. A true-life story
Ironweed by
Hector Babenco(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 1987 and 2019 in English and held by 596 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Albany, New York, Halloween, 1938. Francis Phelan and Helen Archer are bums. She used to be a singer on the radio, he used to be a major league pitcher. Death surrounds them. Helen is sick, one of their pals has cancer, he digs graves at the cemetery and visits the grave of his infant son whom he dropped. Visions of his past haunt him, including ghosts of two men he killed. One night, while drinking, Helen tries to sing at a bar. Next day, Fran visits his wife and children and meets a grandson. He could stay, but decides it's not for him. Helen gets their things out of storage and finds a hotel. Amidst their mistakes and dereliction, they live with a code of fairness and loyalty
10 editions published between 1987 and 2019 in English and held by 596 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Albany, New York, Halloween, 1938. Francis Phelan and Helen Archer are bums. She used to be a singer on the radio, he used to be a major league pitcher. Death surrounds them. Helen is sick, one of their pals has cancer, he digs graves at the cemetery and visits the grave of his infant son whom he dropped. Visions of his past haunt him, including ghosts of two men he killed. One night, while drinking, Helen tries to sing at a bar. Next day, Fran visits his wife and children and meets a grandson. He could stay, but decides it's not for him. Helen gets their things out of storage and finds a hotel. Amidst their mistakes and dereliction, they live with a code of fairness and loyalty
The greatest story ever told by
James Lee Barrett(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 1965 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 453 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of Jesus of Nazareth, from his birth and teachings to His crucifixtion and Resurrection
23 editions published between 1965 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 453 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of Jesus of Nazareth, from his birth and teachings to His crucifixtion and Resurrection
Native son(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 1986 and 2012 in English and held by 294 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bigger Thomas, the black chauffeur for the wealthy Dalton family, is accused of the murder of the Daltons' daughter Mary. The search for Mary's missing body and Thomas' trial shake the family and the city of Chicago, exposing the fears and prejudices of the late 1940's
10 editions published between 1986 and 2012 in English and held by 294 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bigger Thomas, the black chauffeur for the wealthy Dalton family, is accused of the murder of the Daltons' daughter Mary. The search for Mary's missing body and Thomas' trial shake the family and the city of Chicago, exposing the fears and prejudices of the late 1940's
The carpetbaggers by
Harold Robbins(
Visual
)
19 editions published between 1963 and 2013 in English and held by 288 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A depiction of the wild life in Tinseltown's early days. A story about the ruthless tycoon who built a multi-million dollar empire. Includes a striptease performance atop a glittering chandelier that helped to break the Production Code
19 editions published between 1963 and 2013 in English and held by 288 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A depiction of the wild life in Tinseltown's early days. A story about the ruthless tycoon who built a multi-million dollar empire. Includes a striptease performance atop a glittering chandelier that helped to break the Production Code
The game(
Visual
)
2 editions published between 1997 and 2012 in English and held by 275 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In this thriller, Nicholas Van Orton, a shrewd and successful businessman who is always in control, has been enrolled by his brother in "The Game"--"a profound life experience" with no rules, which begins quietly but soon erupts in a confusing maze of devastating events. Terrorized by forces who seem intent on dismantling all that he has built, Van Orton has to win this deadly game or lose control of everything in his life."
2 editions published between 1997 and 2012 in English and held by 275 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In this thriller, Nicholas Van Orton, a shrewd and successful businessman who is always in control, has been enrolled by his brother in "The Game"--"a profound life experience" with no rules, which begins quietly but soon erupts in a confusing maze of devastating events. Terrorized by forces who seem intent on dismantling all that he has built, Van Orton has to win this deadly game or lose control of everything in his life."
A Roman tale by
Carroll Baker(
Book
)
7 editions published between 1986 and 1988 in English and held by 257 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published between 1986 and 1988 in English and held by 257 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Something wild(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 2011 and 2017 in English and held by 194 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A complex exploration of the physical and emotional effects of trauma. A college student attempts suicide after a brutal sexual assault but is stopped by a mechanic whose kindness unfortunately takes an unsettling turn. Startlingly modern in its frankness and psychological realism, the film represents one of the purest on-screen expressions of the sensibility of the intimate community of artists around New York's Actors Studio, which transformed American cinema in the mid-twentieth century
10 editions published between 2011 and 2017 in English and held by 194 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A complex exploration of the physical and emotional effects of trauma. A college student attempts suicide after a brutal sexual assault but is stopped by a mechanic whose kindness unfortunately takes an unsettling turn. Startlingly modern in its frankness and psychological realism, the film represents one of the purest on-screen expressions of the sensibility of the intimate community of artists around New York's Actors Studio, which transformed American cinema in the mid-twentieth century
Captain Apache(
Visual
)
26 editions published between 1971 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 134 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A trio of shady bandits, including an Apache investigator (Van Cleef), a beautiful adventuress, and a ruthless soldier of fortune, are the three characters whose lives intertwine in "Captain Apache."
26 editions published between 1971 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 134 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A trio of shady bandits, including an Apache investigator (Van Cleef), a beautiful adventuress, and a ruthless soldier of fortune, are the three characters whose lives intertwine in "Captain Apache."
War classics : Casablanca express ; Cold war killers ; A yank in Libya ; Waterfront ; Commandos ; Eagles attack at dawn ;
Hitler's SS: portrait of evil ; Go for broke(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 117 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Waterfront: "The setting is San Francisco where two Nazi spies have set up shop under assumed identities. The pair's front man poses as innocent optometrist Dr. Carl Decker. Decker's go-to guy is Victor Marlowe, a Nazi henchman who terrorizes local German Americans into keeping their mouths shut by making threats against their families. But when their codebook containing top-secret information makes its way into the unsuspecting hands of Jerry Donovan, it is up to him to save the day by preserving democratic ideals."--Container
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 117 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Waterfront: "The setting is San Francisco where two Nazi spies have set up shop under assumed identities. The pair's front man poses as innocent optometrist Dr. Carl Decker. Decker's go-to guy is Victor Marlowe, a Nazi henchman who terrorizes local German Americans into keeping their mouths shut by making threats against their families. But when their codebook containing top-secret information makes its way into the unsuspecting hands of Jerry Donovan, it is up to him to save the day by preserving democratic ideals."--Container
Harlow(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 1965 and 2013 in English and held by 104 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hollywood in 1928 is a land of milk and honey, magic and fantasy. Jean Harlow's spectacularly controversial and tragic career begins with bit parts in movies while she's living with her mother and opportunistic stepfather. When Hollywood agent Arthur Landau spots her on a film set, he gets her a series of comedy roles and soon realizes he has a gold mine. She becomes an overnight sensation and critics hail her as the next great sex symbol
6 editions published between 1965 and 2013 in English and held by 104 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hollywood in 1928 is a land of milk and honey, magic and fantasy. Jean Harlow's spectacularly controversial and tragic career begins with bit parts in movies while she's living with her mother and opportunistic stepfather. When Hollywood agent Arthur Landau spots her on a film set, he gets her a series of comedy roles and soon realizes he has a gold mine. She becomes an overnight sensation and critics hail her as the next great sex symbol
Greatest classic legends film collection. She wore a yellow ribbon. 3 godfathers. Cheyenne autumn. Wagon master(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2011 in English and held by 92 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
She wore a yellow ribbon : Captain Nathan Brittles, on the eve of retirement, takes out a last patrol to stop an impending massive Indian attack. Encumbered by women who must be evacuated, Brittles finds his mission imperiled. 3 Godfathers: Three outlaws on the run discover a dying woman and her baby. They swear to bring the infant to safety across the desert, even at the risk of their own lives. Cheyenne Autumn: Lack of supplies imperative to their survival drives the Cheyenne tribe to embark on a 1,500 miles journey back to their ancestral hunting grounds. US Cavalry Capt. Thomas Archer is charged with their retrieval, but during the hunt grows to respect their noble courage, and decides to help them. Wagon master: Two young drifters guide a Mormon wagon train to the San Juan Valley and encounter cutthroats, Indians, geography, and moral challenges on the journey
1 edition published in 2011 in English and held by 92 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
She wore a yellow ribbon : Captain Nathan Brittles, on the eve of retirement, takes out a last patrol to stop an impending massive Indian attack. Encumbered by women who must be evacuated, Brittles finds his mission imperiled. 3 Godfathers: Three outlaws on the run discover a dying woman and her baby. They swear to bring the infant to safety across the desert, even at the risk of their own lives. Cheyenne Autumn: Lack of supplies imperative to their survival drives the Cheyenne tribe to embark on a 1,500 miles journey back to their ancestral hunting grounds. US Cavalry Capt. Thomas Archer is charged with their retrieval, but during the hunt grows to respect their noble courage, and decides to help them. Wagon master: Two young drifters guide a Mormon wagon train to the San Juan Valley and encounter cutthroats, Indians, geography, and moral challenges on the journey
Tennessee Williams' Baby doll(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 1956 and 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 70 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Archie has only one real joy in life: his child-bride Baby Doll. In a few hours he will really have her, because the one-year marriage agreement that has kept them under the same leaky roof--but never in the same bed--is about to run out. Tennessee William's first original screenplay
5 editions published between 1956 and 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 70 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Archie has only one real joy in life: his child-bride Baby Doll. In a few hours he will really have her, because the one-year marriage agreement that has kept them under the same leaky roof--but never in the same bed--is about to run out. Tennessee William's first original screenplay
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Related Identities
- Warner Home Video (Firm) Publisher Distributor
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Producer
- Warner Bros. Pictures (1923-1967)
- Webb, James R. Scenarist Other Author of screenplay Bibliographic antecedent
- Wayne, John 1907-1979 Performer Actor
- Marshall, George 1891-1975 Performer Restager Director Film editor Actor
- Stevens, George 1904-1975 Other Scenarist Producer Restager Director Author
- Mineo, Sal 1939-1976 Actor
- Peck, Gregory 1916-2003 Producer Performer Actor
- Ford, John 1894-1973 Performer Restager Director Film editor Author Actor
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Baker, Carroll, Bible.--Gospels Brothers Businessmen Businessmen--Attitudes California--Los Angeles Cheyenne Indians Crucifixion of Jesus Christ Death Denker, Henry Families Femmes fatales Ferber, Edna, Frontier and pioneer life Gravediggers Hamilton, Donald, Homeless persons Husbands Jesus Christ Jews Kidnapping Kindergarten teachers Man-woman relationships Marriage Middle-aged men Missing persons Motion picture actors and actresses Motion picture industry Nativity of Jesus Christ New York (State)--Albany Oregon--Astoria Oursler, Fulton, Psychological games Race relations Ranching Ranch life Randall, Florence Engel, Resurrection of Jesus Christ Ship captains Singers Supernatural Teachings Teenage girls Texas Triangles (Interpersonal relations) Undercover operations United States Vendetta West United States Yuppies
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Baker, Carrol 1931-
Baker, Carroll
Caroll Baker Amerikalı oyuncu
Carroll Baker actrice américaine
Carroll Baker Actriță americană
Carroll Baker actriu estatunidenca
Carroll Baker actriz estadounidense
Carroll Baker aktore amerikane
Carroll Baker American actress
Carroll Baker Amerikaans actrice
Carroll Baker amerikai színésznő
Carroll Baker amerikanesch Schauspillerin
Carroll Baker amerikansk skådespelare
Carroll Baker amerikansk skodespelar
Carroll Baker amerikansk skuespiller
Carroll Baker amerykańska aktorka
Carroll Baker atriz americana
Carroll Baker attrice statunitense
Carroll Baker ban-aisteoir Meiriceánach
Carroll Baker US-amerikanische Schauspielerin
Carroll Baker usona aktoro
Carroll Baker yhdysvaltalainen näyttelijä
Karol Bejker
Piekarski, Karolina 1931-
Κάρολ Μπέικερ αμερικανίδα ηθοποιός
Карол Бејкер
Керрол Бейкер
Керрол Бейкер американська акторка
Кэрролл Бейкер
Քերոլ Բեյքեր
קרול בייקר
קרול בייקר שחקנית אמריקאית
كارول بيكر ممثلة أمريكية
کارول بیکر بازیگر آمریکایی
کیرول بیکر
ক্যারল বেকার মার্কিন অভিনেত্রী
캐럴 베이커
キャロル・ベイカー
卡罗·贝克
卡罗尔·贝克
卡洛·貝克
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