Song of Freedom (1936)
Drama · Music
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.
Cast
- Paul Robeson as John 'Johnny' Zinga
- Elisabeth Welch as Ruth Zinga
- 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 as Bert Puddick
- Jenny Dean as Marian
- Joan Fred Emney as Nell Puddick