Ballad in Blue [95767] Released: 1965-02-18 Revenue: $0 Budget: $0 Profit: $0 Runtime: 89 mins Popularity: 0.6392 Vote Average: 6.9 Vote Count: 7 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 [15] Ray CharlesHimself Tom BellSteve Collins Mary PeachPeggy Harrison Dawn AddamsGina Graham Piers BishopDavid Betty McDowallMrs. Babbidge Lucy ApplebyMargaret Robert Lee RossDuke Wade Joe AdamsFred Anne PadwickBus Conductress Monika HenreidAntonia Brendan AgnewAntonia's Protec Vernon HaydenHeadmaster Leo McCabeDoctor Leger Hal RoachMusician Trailers Ray Charles in "Ballad in Blue": Out on DVD