About
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.
Theatrical
Aug 10, 1938
Director
Writers
Dorothy Holloway, Claude Wallace
Producer
Studio
Hammer Film Productions, British Lion Films
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Cast
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Paul Robeson
John 'Johnny' Zinga
E
Elisabeth Welch
Ruth Zinga
E
Esme Percy
Gabriel Donozetti
R
Robert Adams
Monty
J
James Solomon
Native Leader
T
Tony Wane
Mandingo (as Ecce Homo Toto)
R
Ronald Simpson
Mr. Blane, the Pianist
G
George Mozart
Bert Puddick
J
Joan Fred Emney
Nell Puddick
B
Bernard Ansell
Sir James Pyrie (as Bernard Ansell)
J
Johnnie Schofield
A
Ambrose Manning
Trader
S
Sydney Benson
Gate-Keeper (uncredited)
A
Alf Goddard
Alf, the Bartender (uncredited)
W
Will Hammer
Potman (uncredited)
