Ballad in Blue (1965)
Ray Charles plays himself in this film where he helps blind boy David in his struggle to regain his sight. David’s over-protective mother Peggy is afraid of the risks connected with restoring his sight. Ray tries to help the whole family, offering the heavy-drinking Peggy’s heavy-drinking partner Steve an opportunity to work with his band.
Director: Paul Henreid
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Ray Charles as Self |
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Tom Bell as Steve Collins |
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Mary Peach as Peggy Harrison |
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Dawn Addams as Gina Graham |
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Piers Bishop as David |
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Betty McDowall as Mrs. Babbidge |
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Lucy Appleby as Margaret |
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Robert Lee Ross as Duke Wade |
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Joe Adams as Fred |
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Anne Padwick as Bus Conductress |
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Monika Henreid as Antonia |
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Brendan Agnew as Antonia's Protector |
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Vernon Hayden as Headmaster |
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Leo McCabe as Doctor Leger |
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Hal Roach as Musician |
| Writing | Burton Wohl | Writer |
| Writing | Paul Henreid | Story |
| Directing | Paul Henreid | Director |
| Production | Alexander Salkind | Executive Producer |
| Production | Herman Blaser | Producer |
| Production | Michael Salkind | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Bernie Fenton | Music |
| Crew | Robert Huke | Cinematography |
| Editing | Raymond Poulton | Editor |
