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Ballad in Blue

Ballad in Blue
"Ballad in Blue" (1964).jpg
Directed by Paul Henreid
Produced by Herman Blaser
Written by Paul Henreid
Burton Wohl
Starring Ray Charles
Tom Bell
Mary Peach
Dawn Addams
Piers Bishop
Music by Bernie Fenton
Cinematography Robert Huke
Edited by Raymond Poulton
John Trumper
Production
company
Ardmore Studios, Bray, Ireland
Release date
  • 1964 (1964)
Running time
88 minutes
Country United Kingdom
Language English

Originally titled Blues For Lovers, Ballad in Blue was a 1964 film starring R&B legend Ray Charles. The movie was the last of actor Paul Henreid's theatrical-film directorial efforts.

Ray Charles plays himself in this film where he helps blind boy David (Piers Bishop) in his struggle to regain his sight. David’s over-protective mother Peggy (Mary Peach) 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 (Tom Bell) an opportunity to work with his band.

Sub-plots include fashion designer Gina (Dawn Addams) trying to lure Steve; and Margaret (Lucy Appleby) encouraging David to sneak out and wander around London late at night on a mischievous adventure.


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