Film · TMDB
6.0John 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.
Released: 1936-08-1673 minDir: J. Elder WillsDrama, Music
Stream on: FlixFling, Cohen Media Amazon Channel
Cast
- Paul Robeson as John 'Johnny' Zinga
- Elisabeth Welch as Ruth Zinga
- Esme Percy as Gabriel Donozetti
- Robert Adams as Monty
- James Solomon as Native Leader
- Tony Wane as Mandingo (as Ecce Homo Toto)
Themes
- africa
- musical
- primitive civilisation