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African Jim

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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.

Release1949-10-23
Runtime50 min
StatusReleased
CountriesSouth Africa
Original languageEN
SpokenEnglish
DirectorDonald Swanson
ProductionWarrior Films
Votes1
Popularity1
TMDB ID239480

Cast

Daniel Adnewmah

Jim Twala

Dolly Rathebe

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

Director

Donald Swanson

Director

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