Song of Freedom(1936)
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Song of Freedom Synopsis
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.
Song of Freedom (1936) is a drama and music film directed by J. Elder Wills, released on August 16, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Paul Robeson, Elisabeth Welch, Esme Percy and Robert Adams. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- J. Elder Wills
- Writers:
- Claude Wallace, Dorothy Holloway, Ingram D'Abbes
- Producers:
- Will Hammer
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Rose
- Production:
- Hammer Film Productions, British Lion Films
- Status:
- Released
Song of Freedom Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Robeson
as John 'Johnny' Zinga
- Elisabeth Welch
Elisabeth Welch
as Ruth Zinga
Esme Percy
as Gabriel Donozetti
- Robert Adams
Robert Adams
as Monty
- James Solomon
James Solomon
as Native Leader
- Tony Wane
Tony Wane
as Mandingo (as Ecce Homo Toto)
- Ronald Simpson
Ronald Simpson
as Mr. Blane, the Pianist
George Mozart
as Bert Puddick
- Jenny Dean
Jenny Dean
as Marian
- Joan Fred Emney
Joan Fred Emney
as Nell Puddick
- Bernard Ansell
Bernard Ansell
as Sir James Pyrie (as Bernard Ansell)
Johnnie Schofield
Key crew
Directed by J. Elder Wills, written by Claude Wallace, Dorothy Holloway and Ingram D'Abbes, produced by Will Hammer.
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Song of Freedom Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 8 ratings.
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Song of Freedom – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Song of Freedom online?
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Song of Freedom (1936) is available to stream on FlixFling and Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Song of Freedom?
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The main cast of Song of Freedom (1936) includes Paul Robeson, Elisabeth Welch, Esme Percy, Robert Adams and James Solomon. The film was directed by J. Elder Wills. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Song of Freedom released?
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Song of Freedom was released on August 16, 1936 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is Song of Freedom worth watching?
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Song of Freedom (1936) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.