Michael
2026 · Music · Drama
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Film / 1936
Song of Freedom
Directed by
J. Elder Wills
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.
The story
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 RobesonJohn 'Johnny' Zinga
Elisabeth WelchRuth Zinga
Esme PercyGabriel Donozetti
Robert AdamsMonty
James SolomonNative Leader
Tony WaneMandingo (as Ecce Homo Toto)
Ronald SimpsonMr. Blane, the Pianist
George MozartBert Puddick
Jenny DeanMarian
Joan Fred EmneyNell Puddick
Bernard AnsellSir James Pyrie (as Bernard Ansell)
Johnnie Schofield
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