Song of Freedom 87 years old
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.
Credits
Song of Freedom Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Paul Robeson He was 39, 77 years old when he died | as John 'Johnny' Zinga |
| Esme Percy He was 50, 69 years old when he died | as Gabriel Donozetti |
| Johnnie Schofield He was 37, 56 years old when he died | |
| George Mozart He was 72, 83 years old when he died | as Bert Puddick |
| Joan Fred Emney | as Nell Puddick |
| Ronald Simpson He was 39, 60 years old when he died | as Mr. Blane, the Pianist |
| Will Hammer | as Potman (uncredited) |
| Jenny Dean | as Marian |
| Alf Goddard He was 39, 84 years old when he died | as Alf, the Bartender (uncredited) |
| Elisabeth Welch She was 32, 99 years old when she died | as Ruth Zinga |
| Robert Adams He was 0, now 86 years old | as Monty |
| James Solomon He was 0, now 88 years old | as Native Leader |
Song of Freedom Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Jack Beaver as Additional Music. He was 37 (63) years old when He died | Crew |
| Harold V. King as Sound Engineer. | Sound |
| Dorothy Holloway as Story. | Writing |
| Claude Wallace as Story. | Writing |
| Eric Ansell as Music Director. | Sound |
| Thomas Glover as Director of Photography. He was 224 (60) years old when He died | Camera |
| Arthur Tavares as Editor. He was 52 (70) years old when He died | Editing |
| Arthur Alcott as Second Unit Director. He was 42 (91) years old when He died | Directing |
| J. Elder Wills as Assistant Art Director. He was 36 (70) years old when He died | Art |
| J. Elder Wills as Director. He was 36 (70) years old when He died | Directing |
| Eric Cross as Director of Photography. He was 34 (101) years old when He died | Camera |
| Ingram D'Abbes as Adaptation. | Writing |
| Fenn Sherie as Adaptation. | Writing |
| Michael Barringer as Writer. | Writing |
| Philip Lindsay as Writer. He was 30 (52) years old when He died | Writing |
| Will Hammer as Producer. | Production |
| Harry Rose as Director of Photography. He was 66 (76) years old when He died | Camera |
Song of Freedom (87 years)
The Outstanding British Attraction and Star of the Year
- Release day: Sunday, August 16, 1936
- Runtime: 80 minutes