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Ballad in Blue (originally titled Blues for Lovers) is a 1965 British drama music film starring R&B legend Ray Charles. The film was the last to be directed by Paul Henreid.[1]

Ballad in Blue
Directed by	Paul Henreid
Written by	Paul Henreid Burton Wohl
Produced by	Herman Blaser
Starring	Ray Charles Tom Bell Mary Peach Dawn Addams Piers Bishop
Cinematography	Robert Huke
Edited by	Raymond Poulton John Trumper
Music by	Bernie Fenton
Production company	Alsa Productions
Distributed by	20th Century Fox
Release dates	18 February 1965 (1965-02-18) (London) September 7, 1966 (1966-09-07) (NYC)
Running time	89 minutes
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English

Plot

Ray Charles helps blind boy David in his struggle to regain his sight. However, David's overprotective mother Peggy is afraid of the risks connected with restoring David's sight. Ray tries to help the family, offering Peggy's heavy-drinking partner Steve an opportunity to work with Ray's band.[2]

Fashion designer Gina tries to lure Steve. Margaret encourages David to sneak out and wander around London late at night on a mischievous adventure.

Cast

• Ray Charles as Himself
• Tom Bell as Steve Collins
• Mary Peach as Peggy Harrison
• Dawn Addams as Gina Graham
• Piers Bishop as David
• Betty McDowall as Mrs. Babbidge
• Lucy Appleby as Margaret
• Joe Adams as Fred
• Robert Lee Ross as Duke Wade
• Anne Padwick as Bus driver
• Monika Henreid as Antonia
• Brendan Agnew as Antonia's protector
• Vernon Hayden as Headmaster
• Leo McCabe as Doctor Leger
• The Raelettes as Themselves

References

[3] [4] [5] [6]

External links

• Ballad in Blue at IMDb

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