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African Jim 1949 Directed by Donald Swanson

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.

Country USA
Production Country South Africa
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Drama , Music
Production Company Warrior Films
Release Date 23 October 1949
50 mins
Cast
Daniel Adnewmah
Daniel Adnewmah Jim Twala
Dolly Rathebe
Dolly Rathebe Judy
Dan Twala
Dan Twala Charlie
Samuel Maile
Samuel Maile Pianist in club (as Sam Maile)
Woody Woodthorpe
Woody Woodthorpe Gang leader
Willie Nxumalo
Willie Nxumalo Crook
Victor Mkize
Victor Mkize Mkize
General Duze
General Duze Guitarist
Alfred Komo
Alfred Komo Comedy dancer
Crew
Director
Donald Swanson
Donald Swanson
Producer
Eric Rutherford
Eric Rutherford
Cinematography
Ronnie Shears
Ronnie Shears
Sound
Ken Taylor
Ken Taylor
Set Designer
Gloria Green
Gloria Green