Song of Freedom

Nan
1h 13m
1936
5.6 /10 (7)

The Outstanding British Attraction and Star of the Year

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.

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 1936-08-16

Top Billed Cast

Paul Robeson

John 'Johnny' Zinga

Elisabeth Welch

Ruth Zinga

Esme Percy

Gabriel Donozetti

Robert Adams

Monty

James Solomon

Native Leader

Tony Wane

Mandingo (as Ecce Homo Toto)

Ronald Simpson

Mr. Blane, the Pianist

George Mozart

Bert Puddick

Jenny Dean

Marian

Joan Fred Emney

Nell Puddick

Bernard Ansell

Sir James Pyrie (as Bernard Ansell)

Johnnie Schofield

Ambrose Manning

Trader

Arthur Elliott

- (as Honorable Arthur Eliot)

Cornelia Smith

Queen Zinga (as Miss C. Smith)

Sydney Benson

Gate-Keeper (uncredited)

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