The Sound of Music
1965 · Drama · Family
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Film / 1989
Bye Bye Blues
Directed by
Anne Wheeler
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.
The story
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.
Cast
Michael OntkeanTeddy Cooper
Rebecca JenkinsDaisy Cooper
Chad KrowchukRichard Cooper (5 years)
Jyoti DhembreIyah (Nanny)
Sumant MastaherJalal (Head Bearer)
Tom AlterGilbert Wilson
Mohan AgasheRug Merchant
Susan WooldridgeLady Wilson
Vincent GaleWill Wright
Leslie YeoArthur Wright
Ron CarothersPorter
Kate ReidMary Wright
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Robyn StevanFrances Cooper
Sheila MooreDoreen Cooper
Luke ReillyMax Gramley
Wayne RobsonPete
Susan SneathJoyce Kuchera
Stuart MargolinSlim Godfrey
Francis DambergerIvan
Kaye GrieveDrunk Woman
Leon PownallBernie Blitzer
Kirk DuffeeRichard Cooper (9 years)
Aaron GoettelBilly
Margaret BardWoman in Ladies Room
Laurie BardsleyClarinet Player
Hamish BoydReturning P.O.W.
Timothy E. BrummundPrincipal Dancer
Ross CampbellSaxophone Player
Jennifer Darlene Connors-HollettEmma Cooper (1 year)
Beverley ElliottRosie
Blayne FowlerHarvard Pilot
Gary KoligerGuitar Player
Aline LevasseurEmma Cooper
Frank ManfrediBrad
Murray McCuneReturning P.O.W.
John Pyper-FergusonDuncan
John WaltersHappy Dancing Man
Warren Sulatycky
Harry S. TrumanSelf (voice) (archive footage)
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