African Jim

October 23, 1949

50 minutes

Donald Swanson

Drama Music

Overview

Jim decides to leave his tribal area to seek his fortune in Johannesburg. As soon as he arrives, three gangsters mug him. When he regains consciousness, a friendly night watchman takes care of him. With the watchman's help, Jim gets a job in a nightclub as a waiter.

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Movie Details

Release Date

October 23, 1949

Runtime

50 minutes

Director

Donald Swanson

Production Companies

Warrior Films

Cast

Daniel Adnewmah

Jim Twala

Dolly Rathebe

Judy

Dan Twala

Charlie

Samuel Maile

Pianist in club (as Sam Maile)

Woody Woodthorpe

Gang leader

Willie Nxumalo

Crook

Victor Mkize

Mkize

General Duze

Guitarist

Alfred Komo

Comedy dancer