Song of Freedom
AUG 16, 1936 · 73 MIN · DIR. J. ELDER WILLS
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.
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)
Ronald Simpson
Mr. Blane, the Pianist
George Mozart
Bert Puddick
Jenny Dean
Marian
Joan Fred Emney
Nell Puddick
Bernard Ansell
Sir James Pyrie (as Bernard Ansell)
Johnnie Schofield
Crew
Writer
Michael Barringer
Writer
Philip Lindsay
Story
Claude Wallace
Story
Dorothy Holloway
Director of Photography
Harry Rose
Director of Photography
Thomas Glover
Director of Photography
Eric Cross
Editor
Arthur Tavares
Producer
Will Hammer
