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Song of Freedom poster

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.

Release: 1936-08-16
Runtime: 73 min
Rating: 5.6 / 10
Cast
Paul Robeson
Paul Robeson
John 'Johnny' Zinga
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Elisabeth Welch
Ruth Zinga
Esme Percy
Esme Percy
Gabriel Donozetti
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Robert Adams
Monty
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James Solomon
Native Leader
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Tony Wane
Mandingo (as Ecce Homo Toto)
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Ronald Simpson
Mr. Blane, the Pianist
George Mozart
George Mozart
Bert Puddick
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Jenny Dean
Marian
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Joan Fred Emney
Nell Puddick
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Bernard Ansell
Sir James Pyrie (as Bernard Ansell)
Johnnie Schofield
Johnnie Schofield
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Ambrose Manning
Trader
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Arthur Elliott
- (as Honorable Arthur Eliot)
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Cornelia Smith
Queen Zinga (as Miss C. Smith)
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Sydney Benson
Gate-Keeper (uncredited)
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Cathleen Cavanagh
Woman (uncredited)
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Alf Goddard
Alf, the Bartender (uncredited)