Ballad in Blue

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

Self

Tom Bell

Steve Collins

Mary Peach

Peggy Harrison

Dawn Addams

Gina Graham

N/A

Piers Bishop

David

Betty McDowall

Mrs. Babbidge

Lucy Appleby

Margaret

N/A

Robert Lee Ross

Duke Wade

Joe Adams

Fred

N/A

Anne Padwick

Bus Conductress

N/A

Monika Henreid

Antonia

N/A

Brendan Agnew

Antonia's Protector