Song of Freedom (1938)

  • NR
  • 08/10/1938 (US)
  • Drama, Music
  • 1h 13m

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.

Philip Lindsay

Writer

Dorothy Holloway

Story

Claude Wallace

Story

Michael Barringer

Writer

J. Elder Wills

Director

Cast

Paul Robeson's headshot

Paul Robeson

John 'Johnny' Zinga
Elisabeth Welch's headshot

Elisabeth Welch

Ruth Zinga
Esme Percy's headshot

Esme Percy

Gabriel Donozetti
Robert Adams's headshot

Robert Adams

Monty
James Solomon's headshot

James Solomon

Native Leader
Tony Wane's headshot

Tony Wane

Mandingo (as Ecce Homo Toto)
Ronald Simpson's headshot

Ronald Simpson

Mr. Blane, the Pianist
George Mozart's headshot

George Mozart

Bert Puddick

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