Song of Freedom (1936)
Song of Freedom (1936)
The Outstanding British Attraction and Star of the Year
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.

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Cast

Paul Robeson Paul Robeson As: John 'Johnny' Zinga
Elisabeth Welch Elisabeth Welch As: Ruth Zinga
Esme Percy Esme Percy As: Gabriel Donozetti
Robert Adams Robert Adams As: Monty
James Solomon James Solomon As: Native Leader
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Storyline

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.


Tagline: The Outstanding British Attraction and Star of the Year
Certification: Unknown

Details

Genres: Drama, Music

Language: English

Release Date: 16 August 1936

Country: GB

Runtime: 73m

Company Credits

Company: Hammer Film Productions, British Lion Films

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Cast

Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson

John 'Johnny' Zinga

Elisabeth Welch

Elisabeth Welch

Ruth Zinga

Esme Percy

Esme Percy

Gabriel Donozetti

Robert Adams

Robert Adams

Monty

James Solomon

James Solomon

Native Leader

Tony Wane

Tony Wane

Mandingo (as Ecce Homo Toto)

Ronald Simpson

Ronald Simpson

Mr. Blane, the Pianist

George Mozart

George Mozart

Bert Puddick

Jenny Dean

Jenny Dean

Marian

Joan Fred Emney

Joan Fred Emney

Nell Puddick

Bernard Ansell

Bernard Ansell

Sir James Pyrie (as Bernard Ansell)

Johnnie Schofield

Johnnie Schofield

Ambrose Manning

Ambrose Manning

Trader

Arthur Elliott

Arthur Elliott

- (as Honorable Arthur Eliot)

Cornelia Smith

Cornelia Smith

Queen Zinga (as Miss C. Smith)

Sydney Benson

Sydney Benson

Gate-Keeper (uncredited)

Cathleen Cavanagh

Cathleen Cavanagh

Woman (uncredited)

Alf Goddard

Alf Goddard

Alf, the Bartender (uncredited)

Will Hammer

Will Hammer

Potman (uncredited)

Arthur Williams

Arthur Williams

Endobo, the Witch Doctor

Directed By

J. Elder Wills

J. Elder Wills

Director

Arthur Alcott

Arthur Alcott

Second Unit Director

Writing Credits

Production Crew

Will Hammer

Will Hammer

Producer

Henry Passmore

Henry Passmore

Production Manager

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

Not currently known.

Sound

Harold V. King

Harold V. King

Sound Engineer

Eric Ansell

Eric Ansell

Music Director

Visual Effects

Not currently known.

Camera

Thomas Glover

Thomas Glover

Director of Photography

Harry Rose

Harry Rose

Director of Photography

Eric Cross

Eric Cross

Director of Photography

Lighting

Not currently known.

Art Department

J. Elder Wills

J. Elder Wills

Assistant Art Director

Norman G. Arnold

Norman G. Arnold

Art Direction

Other Crew

Jack Beaver

Jack Beaver

Additional Music

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