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Song of Freedom
Song of Freedom

Song of Freedom

The Outstanding British Attraction and Star of the Year

Genres

DramaMusic

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

73 mins

Rating

5.6/10

Release Date

16 August 1936

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson

John 'Johnny' Zinga

Elisabeth Welch

Elisabeth Welch

Ruth Zinga

Esme Percy

Esme Percy

Gabriel Donozetti

Robert Adams

Robert Adams

Monty

James Solomon

James Solomon

Native Leader

Tony Wane

Tony Wane

Mandingo (as Ecce Homo Toto)

Ronald Simpson

Ronald Simpson

Mr. Blane, the Pianist

George Mozart

George Mozart

Bert Puddick

Jenny Dean

Jenny Dean

Marian

Joan Fred Emney

Joan Fred Emney

Nell Puddick

Bernard Ansell

Bernard Ansell

Sir James Pyrie (as Bernard Ansell)

Johnnie Schofield

Johnnie Schofield

Ambrose Manning

Ambrose Manning

Trader

Arthur Elliott

Arthur Elliott

- (as Honorable Arthur Eliot)

Cornelia Smith

Cornelia Smith

Queen Zinga (as Miss C. Smith)

Sydney Benson

Sydney Benson

Gate-Keeper (uncredited)

Cathleen Cavanagh

Cathleen Cavanagh

Woman (uncredited)

Alf Goddard

Alf Goddard

Alf, the Bartender (uncredited)

Will Hammer

Will Hammer

Potman (uncredited)

Arthur Williams

Arthur Williams

Endobo, the Witch Doctor

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