African Jim

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]

African Jim
Directed byDonald Swanson (film director)
Produced byEric Rutherford
Distributed byAfrica Film Library/ M-Net
Release date
1949
Running time
50 minutes
CountrySouth Africa
LanguageEnglish

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

References
  1. Peter Davis, "African Jim", 12 November 2012. Villon Films.
  2. "SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC". www.music.org.za. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
  3. "African Film Festival New York". Retrieved 5 May 2015.
  4. "Gauteng Film History". Retrieved 5 May 2015.


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