Song of Freedom

Name: Song of Freedom
Genre: Drama, Music
Released: 1936
Duration: 73 min

English • 1936 • 1h 13m

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Director

J. Elder Wills

Drama Music

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Crew

DirectorJ. Elder Wills

WriterPhilip Lindsay, Michael Barringer

CinematographerHarry Rose, Thomas Glover, Eric Cross

EditorArthur Tavares

ProducerWill Hammer

Cast

Paul Robesonas John 'Johnny' Zinga

Elisabeth Welchas Ruth Zinga

Esme Percyas Gabriel Donozetti

James Solomonas Native Leader

Tony Waneas Mandingo (as Ecce Homo Toto)

Ronald Simpsonas Mr. Blane, the Pianist

George Mozartas Bert Puddick

Joan Fred Emneyas Nell Puddick

Bernard Ansellas Sir James Pyrie (as Bernard Ansell)

Arthur Elliottas - (as Honorable Arthur Eliot)

Cornelia Smithas Queen Zinga (as Miss C. Smith)

Sydney Bensonas Gate-Keeper (uncredited)

Cathleen Cavanaghas Woman (uncredited)

Alf Goddardas Alf, the Bartender (uncredited)

Will Hammeras Potman (uncredited)

Arthur Williamsas Endobo, the Witch Doctor