Song of Freedom

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.

Details

Cast

Paul Robeson

John 'Johnny' Zinga

Elisabeth Welch

Ruth Zinga

Esme Percy

Gabriel Donozetti

Robert Adams

Monty

James Solomon

Native Leader

Tony Wane

Mandingo (as Ecce Homo Toto)

Ronald Simpson

Mr. Blane, the Pianist

George Mozart

Bert Puddick

Jenny Dean

Marian

Joan Fred Emney

Nell Puddick

Bernard Ansell

Sir James Pyrie (as Bernard Ansell)

Johnnie Schofield

Ambrose Manning

Trader

Arthur Elliott

- (as Honorable Arthur Eliot)

Cornelia Smith

Queen Zinga (as Miss C. Smith)

Sydney Benson

Gate-Keeper (uncredited)

Cathleen Cavanagh

Woman (uncredited)

Alf Goddard

Alf, the Bartender (uncredited)

Will Hammer

Potman (uncredited)

Arthur Williams

Endobo, the Witch Doctor