Ballad in Blue
movie
Released February 18, 1965
Overview
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.
Cast
Ray Charles
as
Self
Tom Bell
as
Steve Collins
Mary Peach
as
Peggy Harrison
Dawn Addams
as
Gina Graham
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Piers Bishop
as
David
Betty McDowall
as
Mrs. Babbidge
Lucy Appleby
as
Margaret
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Robert Lee Ross
as
Duke Wade
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
