CinemaOSMovie · 1936 · 1h 13m

Song of Freedom

The Outstanding British Attraction and Star of the Year

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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.

Directed byJ. Elder Wills

Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 13m
Language: EN
Released: August 16, 1936

Studios

Hammer Film Productions

British Lion Films

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited

Starring

Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson

John 'Johnny' Zinga

Elisabeth Welch

Ruth Zinga

Esme Percy

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

George Mozart

Bert Puddick

Jenny Dean

Marian

Joan Fred Emney

Nell Puddick

Creative team

Directed by: J. Elder Wills
Written by: Philip Lindsay
Michael Barringer
Produced by: Will Hammer

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