Ballad in Blue (originally titled Blues for Lovers) is a 1965 British drama music film starring R&B legend Ray Charles. The film was the last to be directed by Paul Henreid. Plot Ray Charles helps blind boy David in his struggle to regain his sight. However, David's overprotective mother Peggy is afraid of the risks connected with restoring David's sight. Ray tries to help the family, offering Peggy's heavy-drinking partner Steve an opportunity to work with Ray's band. Fashion designer Gina tries to lure Steve. Margaret encourages David to sneak out and wander around London late at night on a mischievous adventure. Cast Ray Charles as Himself Tom Bell as Steve Collins Mary Peach as Peggy Harrison Dawn Addams as Gina Graham Piers Bishop as David Betty McDowall as Mrs. Babbidge Lucy Appleby as Margaret Joe Adams as Fred Robert Lee Ross as Duke Wade Anne Padwick as Bus driver Monika Henreid as Antonia Brendan Agnew as Antonia's protector Vernon Hayden as Headmaster Leo McCabe as Doctor Leger The Raelettes as Themselves References External links 1965 films 1965 drama films Films directed by Paul Henreid British drama films 1960s English-language films 1960s British films