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
Himself

Tom Bell
Steve Collins

Mary Peach
Peggy Harrison

Dawn Addams
Gina Graham
Piers Bishop
David

Betty McDowall
Mrs. Babbidge

Lucy Appleby
Margaret
Robert Lee Ross
Duke Wade

Joe Adams
Fred
Anne Padwick
Bus Conductress
Monika Henreid
Antonia
Brendan Agnew
Antonia's Protector