Bye Bye Blues (1989)
During World War II, Daisy Cooper returns home to Canada with her children after her British husband, soldier Teddy, is assigned to Singapore. With the help of trombonist Max Gramley, Daisy's amateurish piano and vocal skills improve, and soon she is supporting her family with her performances. Unsure whether Teddy is alive or dead, Daisy is torn between staying faithful and giving in to her growing feelings for Max.
Director: Anne Wheeler
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Michael Ontkean as Teddy Cooper |
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Rebecca Jenkins as Daisy Cooper |
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Chad Krowchuk as Richard Cooper (5 years) |
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Jyoti Dhembre as Iyah (Nanny) |
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Sumant Mastaher as Jalal (Head Bearer) |
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Tom Alter as Gilbert Wilson |
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Mohan Agashe as Rug Merchant |
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Susan Wooldridge as Lady Wilson |
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Vincent Gale as Will Wright |
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Leslie Yeo as Arthur Wright |
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Ron Carothers as Porter |
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Kate Reid as Mary Wright |
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Robyn Stevan as Frances Cooper |
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Sheila Moore as Doreen Cooper |
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Luke Reilly as Max Gramley |
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Wayne Robson as Pete |
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Susan Sneath as Joyce Kuchera |
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Stuart Margolin as Slim Godfrey |
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Francis Damberger as Ivan |
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Kaye Grieve as Drunk Woman |
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Leon Pownall as Bernie Blitzer |
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Kirk Duffee as Richard Cooper (9 years) |
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Aaron Goettel as Billy |
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Margaret Bard as Woman in Ladies Room |
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Laurie Bardsley as Clarinet Player |
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Hamish Boyd as Returning P.O.W. |
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Timothy E. Brummund as Principal Dancer |
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Ross Campbell as Saxophone Player |
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Jennifer Darlene Connors-Hollett as Emma Cooper (1 year) |
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Beverley Elliott as Rosie |
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Blayne Fowler as Harvard Pilot |
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Gary Koliger as Guitar Player |
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Aline Levasseur as Emma Cooper |
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Frank Manfredi as Brad |
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Murray McCune as Returning P.O.W. |
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John Pyper-Ferguson as Duncan |
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John Walters as Happy Dancing Man |
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Warren Sulatycky as |
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Harry S. Truman as Self (voice) (archive footage) |
| Writing | Anne Wheeler | Writer |
| Production | Tony Allard | Executive Producer |
| Directing | Anne Wheeler | Director |
| Production | Murray Ord | Location Manager |
| Production | Lonnie Ramati | Other |
| Production | Arvi Liimatainen | Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Rose Rimmer | Hairstylist |
| Production | Yeti Jindal | Production Manager |
| Costume & Make-Up | Carla Hetland | Costume Supervisor |
| Art | Barry Kemp | Set Decoration |
| Art | Laurie Dobbie | Set Decoration Buyer |
| Sound | Garrell Clark | Sound Mixer |
| Crew | Bruce Toy | Chef |
| Production | Anne Wheeler | Producer |
| Directing | Penny Hynam | Continuity |
| Production | Karen Redford | Production Coordinator |
| Art | Scott Dobbie | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Rosemarie Diekmann | Hair Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Stan Edmonds | Makeup Artist |
| Crew | Coleman Robinson | Transportation Coordinator |
| Art | Bill Merrett | Set Decoration Buyer |
| Sound | Paul Shubat | Scoring Mixer |
| Editing | Christopher Tate | Editor |
| Production | Gail Carr | Casting |
| Directing | Patrice Leung | First Assistant Director |
| Directing | Penny Hynam | Script Supervisor |
| Production | Bette Chadwick | Casting |
| Costume & Make-Up | Maureen Hiscox | Costume Design |
| Art | Nick Richardson | Painter |
| Crew | Paul Massey | Mix Technician |
| Production | Krista Johnston | Researcher |
| Art | John Blackie | Production Design |
| Crew | Eric Hill | Second Film Editor |
| Production | Tom Cox | Production Manager |
| Sound | Alison Grace | Sound Editor |
| Sound | Bill Henderson | Songs |
| Sound | Peter Kelly | Sound |
| Sound | Peter Thillaye | Sound Editor |
| Sound | George Blondheim | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Vic Sarin | Director of Photography |