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Song of Freedom

The Outstanding British Attraction and Star of the Year

5.6

1h 13m

1936

“The Outstanding British Attraction and Star of the Year”

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.

Director

J. Elder Wills

DramaMusic

africamusicalprimitive civilisationsinger18th centuryslave trade19th centuryreturning to roots20th century

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Cast & Crew

Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson

as John 'Johnny' Zinga

Elisabeth Welch

as Ruth Zinga

Esme Percy

Esme Percy

as Gabriel Donozetti

Robert Adams

as Monty

James Solomon

as Native Leader

Tony Wane

as Mandingo (as Ecce Homo Toto)

Ronald Simpson

as Mr. Blane, the Pianist

George Mozart

George Mozart

as Bert Puddick

Jenny Dean

as Marian

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