Song of Freedom (1936)

Song of Freedom (1936)

The Outstanding British Attraction and Star of the Year 1936-08-16 United Kingdom 73 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

Paul Robeson is John 'Johnny' Zinga
John 'Johnny' Zinga
Elisabeth Welch is Ruth Zinga
Ruth Zinga
Esme Percy is Gabriel Donozetti
Gabriel Donozetti
James Solomon is Native Leader
Native Leader
Tony Wane is Mandingo (as Ecce Homo Toto)
Mandingo (as Ecce Homo Toto)
Ronald Simpson is Mr. Blane, the Pianist
Mr. Blane, the Pianist
George Mozart is Bert Puddick
Bert Puddick
Jenny Dean is Marian
Joan Fred Emney is Nell Puddick
Nell Puddick
Bernard Ansell is Sir James Pyrie (as Bernard Ansell)
Sir James Pyrie (as Bernard Ansell)