African Jim
| African Jim | |
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| Directed by | |
| Produced by | Eric Rutherford |
| Distributed by | Africa Film Library/ M-Net |
Release date | 1949 |
Running time | 50 minutes |
| Country | South Africa |
| Language | English |
African Jim, also known as Jim Comes to Jo'burg, is a 1949 South African film, directed by Donald Swanson and produced by Eric Rutherford. It features Daniel Adnewmah, Dolly Rathebe, The African Inkspots, Sam Maile, and Dan Twala.[1] It is notable as the Republic of South Africa's first African feature-length film.[2]
Plot synopsis[]
Jim leaves 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. He is offered the chance to sing on stage with the club's female star, Dolly. Just before his debut, he recognizes the gangsters who mugged him and overhears them plotting a robbery. Jim has to decide how to stop the crime and still be in time to perform.[3][4]
Cast[]
- Daniel Adnewmah
- Dan Twala
- Dolly Rathebe
References[]
- ^ Peter Davis, "African Jim", 12 November 2012. Villon Films.
- ^ "SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC". www.music.org.za. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
- ^ "African Film Festival New York". Retrieved 5 May 2015.
- ^ "Gauteng Film History". Retrieved 5 May 2015.
External links[]
- "African Jim (1949)", IMDb.
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