Song of Freedom (1936)
The Outstanding British Attraction and Star of the Year
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.
Year
1936
Country
GB
Language
English
Release date
16 August 1936
TMDB
6.0 (8)
CineVerse
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Ratings
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Paul Robeson
John 'Johnny' Zinga
E
Elisabeth Welch
Ruth Zinga
Esme Percy
Gabriel Donozetti
R
Robert Adams
Monty
J
James Solomon
Native Leader
T
Tony Wane
Mandingo (as Ecce Homo Toto)
R
Ronald Simpson
Mr. Blane, the Pianist
George Mozart
Bert Puddick
J
Jenny Dean
Marian
J
Joan Fred Emney
Nell Puddick
B
Bernard Ansell
Sir James Pyrie (as Bernard Ansell)
Johnnie Schofield
A
Ambrose Manning
Trader
A
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 Doctor
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