Ballad in Blue | |
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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
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Ardmore Studios, Bray, Ireland
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Release date
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Running time
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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.