Drama ·Music · South Africa · 1949 · 50m

African Jim

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Director

Cast

Daniel Adnewmah as Jim Twala Dolly Rathebe as Judy Dan Twala as Charlie Samuel Maile as Pianist in club (as Sam Maile) Woody Woodthorpe as Gang leader Willie Nxumalo as Crook

Crew

Ronnie Shears — Director of Photography Erica Rutherford — Producer

Synopsis

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.

Key Collaborators

Donald Swanson Director Ronnie Shears Director of Photography Erica Rutherford Producer

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