Bye Bye Blues
How long do you wait for love?
Genres
Overview
During World War II, Daisy Cooper returns home to Canada with her children after her British husband, soldier Teddy, is assigned to Singapore. With the help of trombonist Max Gramley, Daisy's amateurish piano and vocal skills improve, and soon she is supporting her family with her performances. Unsure whether Teddy is alive or dead, Daisy is torn between staying faithful and giving in to her growing feelings for Max.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$161323
Runtime
117 min
Release Date
1989-09-09
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
5
Vote Average
5.2
Michael Ontkean
Teddy Cooper
Rebecca Jenkins
Daisy Cooper
Chad Krowchuk
Richard Cooper (5 years)
Jyoti Dhembre
Iyah (Nanny)
Sumant Mastaher
Jalal (Head Bearer)
Tom Alter
Gilbert Wilson
Mohan Agashe
Rug Merchant
Susan Wooldridge
Lady Wilson
Vincent Gale
Will Wright
Leslie Yeo
Arthur Wright
Ron Carothers
Porter
Kate Reid
Mary Wright
Robyn Stevan
Frances Cooper
Sheila Moore
Doreen Cooper
Luke Reilly
Max Gramley
Wayne Robson
Pete
Susan Sneath
Joyce Kuchera
Stuart Margolin
Slim Godfrey
Francis Damberger
Ivan
Kaye Grieve
Drunk Woman
Leon Pownall
Bernie Blitzer
Kirk Duffee
Richard Cooper (9 years)
Aaron Goettel
Billy
Margaret Bard
Woman in Ladies Room
Laurie Bardsley
Clarinet Player
Hamish Boyd
Returning P.O.W.
Timothy E. Brummund
Principal Dancer
Ross Campbell
Saxophone Player
Jennifer Darlene Connors-Hollett
Emma Cooper (1 year)
Beverley Elliott
Rosie
Blayne Fowler
Harvard Pilot
Gary Koliger
Guitar Player
Aline Levasseur
Emma Cooper
Frank Manfredi
Brad
Murray McCune
Returning P.O.W.
John Pyper-Ferguson
Duncan
John Walters
Happy Dancing Man
Warren Sulatycky
Harry S. Truman
Self (voice) (archive footage)
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