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Ray Charles Graces the Silver Screen

Ray Charles Graces the Silver Screen

Ray Charles makes his film debut in 1964 in Alexander Salkind's "Ballad in Blue" in Dublin. Here, he talks over a scene with Paul Henreid (left) and Tom Bell (right). The film tells the story of a blind boy inspired by Charles.

In this photo: Ray Charles, Paul Henreid, Tom Bell

Photo: Ray Hearne/Getty Images

Jul 01, 1964
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