Song of Freedom
Movie
1936
1 HOUR 20 MINS
Drama
A successful black British concert singer discovers he is the heir to a royal African throne and must choose between his music career and his duty to his people.
Cast & Crew
Paul Robeson John 'Johnny' Zinga
Elisabeth Welch Ruth Zinga
George Mozart Bert Puddick
Esme Percy Gabriel Donizetti
Joan Emney Nell Puddick
Arthur Williams Endobo, the Witch Doctor (uncredited)
Ronald Simpson Mr. Blane, the Pianist
Jenny Dean Marian
Bernard Ansell Sir James Pyrie
Robert Adams Monty
Cornelia Smith Queen Zinga (as Miss C. Smith)
Sydney Benson Gate-Keeper (uncredited)
Will Hammer Potman (uncredited)
Ambrose Manning Trader
J. Elder Wills Director
Claude Wallace Writer (Story)
Dorothy Holloway Writer (Story)
Ingram D'Abbes Writer
Fenn Sherie Writer
Michael Barringer Writer
Will Hammer Producer
Eric Ansell Original Music
Eric Cross Cinematography
Thomas Glover Cinematography
Harry Rose Cinematography
Arthur Tavares Film Editing
Norman G. Arnold Art Direction
H. Fraser Passmore Production Supervisor
Arthur Alcott Assistant Director
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Upcoming TV Airings
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Monday, December 22
A singing London dockhand follows his African roots as heir to the throne of Cazanga.
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