Song of Freedom
The Outstanding British Attraction and Star of the Year
6.0
8 votes
1936
1h 13m
Drama
Music
Overview
John Zinga, a descendent of slaves, has an ancient medallion around his neck and a fragment of song passed down generations. He is an English dockworker with a magnificent voice and a yearning to learn his roots.
Directed by J. Elder Wills
Top cast
Paul Robeson
John 'Johnny' ZingaE
Elisabeth Welch
Ruth Zinga
Esme Percy
Gabriel DonozettiR
Robert Adams
MontyJ
James Solomon
Native LeaderT
Tony Wane
Mandingo (as Ecce Homo Toto)R
Ronald Simpson
Mr. Blane, the Pianist
George Mozart
Bert PuddickJ
Jenny Dean
MarianJ
Joan Fred Emney
Nell PuddickB
Bernard Ansell
Sir James Pyrie (as Bernard Ansell)
Johnnie Schofield
A
Ambrose Manning
TraderA
Arthur Elliott
- (as Honorable Arthur Eliot)C
Cornelia Smith
Queen Zinga (as Miss C. Smith)S
Sydney Benson
Gate-Keeper (uncredited)C
Cathleen Cavanagh
Woman (uncredited)A
Alf Goddard
Alf, the Bartender (uncredited)W
Will Hammer
Potman (uncredited)A
Arthur Williams
Endobo, the Witch DoctorDetails
Status
Released
Release date
August 16, 1936
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
English
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