

Song of Freedom
1936 · Movie · 1h 13m
DramaMusic
"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.
Ratings
IMDb
6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
50%
Key crew
- Philip LindsayWriter
- Michael BarringerWriter
- J. Elder WillsDirector
Cast
- Paul RobesonJohn 'Johnny' Zinga
- Elisabeth WelchRuth Zinga
- Esme PercyGabriel Donozetti
- Robert AdamsMonty
- James SolomonNative Leader
- Tony WaneMandingo (as Ecce Homo Toto)
- Ronald SimpsonMr. Blane, the Pianist
- George MozartBert Puddick
- Jenny DeanMarian
- Joan Fred EmneyNell Puddick
- Bernard AnsellSir James Pyrie (as Bernard Ansell)
- Johnnie SchofieldCast
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Themes
africamusicalprimitive civilisationsinger18th centuryslave trade19th centuryreturning to roots20th century























