

Ballad in Blue
February 18, 1965•1h 29m•★ 7.0
DramaMusic
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 HenreidWriters
Cast

Ray Charles
Self

Tom Bell
Steve Collins

Mary Peach
Peggy Harrison

Dawn Addams
Gina Graham
?
Piers Bishop
David

Betty McDowall
Mrs. Babbidge

Lucy Appleby
Margaret
?
Robert Lee Ross
Duke Wade

Joe Adams
Fred
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Anne Padwick
Bus Conductress
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Monika Henreid
Antonia
?
Brendan Agnew
Antonia's Protector
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Vernon Hayden
Headmaster
?
Leo McCabe
Doctor Leger
?
Hal Roach
Musician