The Song of Freedom
The Song of Freedom – 1936 | 80 mins | Drama | B&W
Plot Synopsis
The Song of Freedom starred Paul Robeson, fresh from his success in Sanders of the River and here playing the African slave who becomes a well-known popular singer and returns to his native land to save his people from the power of the witch doctors. Will Hammer himself, as well as George Mozart, appeared in a supporting role.
Production Team
J Elder Wills: Director
Eric Cross: Cinematography
Fraser Passmore: Producer
Fenn Sherrie: Script
Ingram D’Abbes: Script
Michael Barringer: Script
Philip Lindsay: Script
Cast
Paul Robeson: John ‘Johnny’ Zinga
Elisabeth Welch: Ruth Zinga
Esme Percy: Gabriel Donizetti
Robert Adams: Monty
James Solomon: Native Leader
Ecce Homo: Toto Mandingo
Ronald Simpson: Mr Blane, the Pianist
George Mozart: Bert Puddick
Jenny Dean: Marian
