Song of Freedom 1936

The Outstanding British Attraction and Star of the Year

Song of Freedom

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Drama Music

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.

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)

Release Date 1936-08-16
Runtime 1h 13m
Directors J. Elder Wills, Thomas Glover, Harry Rose, Eric Cross, J. Elder Wills, Arthur Alcott, Eric Ansell
Producer Will Hammer
Writers Philip Lindsay, Claude Wallace, Michael Barringer, Dorothy Holloway, Fenn Sherie, Ingram D'Abbes