Song of Freedom
Brief Synopsis
A black dock-worker becomes an opera star, then discovers his African roots.
Cast & Crew
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J Edgar Willis
Director
Paul Robeson
Elizabeth Welch
Ingram D'abbes
Screenwriter
Fenn Sheri
Screenwriter
Fenn Sherie
Screenplay
Film Details
Genre
Musical
Drama
Release Date
1936
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 15m
Sound
Mono (RCA Photophone System)
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1
Synopsis
Robeson plays a London docker who is discovered by an impresario and becomes a successful opera singer, but an old family medallion leads him back to his African roots.
Director
J Edgar Willis
Director
Film Details
Genre
Musical
Drama
Release Date
1936
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 15m
Sound
Mono (RCA Photophone System)
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States 1936
Released in United States 1998
Released in United States 1936
Released in United States 1998 (Shown at Filmfest DC (Paul Robeson Centennial Tribute) in Washington, DC April 22 - May 3, 1998.)
Shown at Filmfest DC (Paul Robeson Centennial Tribute) in Washington, DC April 22 - May 3, 1998.
