Ballad in Blue

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.

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  Ray Charles

  Himself
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  Tom Bell

  Steve Collins
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  Mary Peach

  Peggy Harrison
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  Dawn Addams

  Gina Graham
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  Betty McDowall

  Mrs. Babbidge
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  Lucy Appleby

  Margaret
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  Joe Adams

  Fred