Johannesburg: 'City of Gold' backdrop

Johannesburg: 'City of Gold' 1953

This Traveltalk series short discusses how Johannesburg began as a farming community, but with the discovery of gold in the area, the city embraced mining as its primary industry. Native workers came to the area to train to be miners, and even after their work in the mines ended, many decided to remain in Johannesburg. The natives' music and dance are highlights.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gnere Documentary
Production Company Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release Date 21 January 1953
8 mins
Cast
James A. FitzPatrick Narrator (voice)