African Jim

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African Jim — Plot

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.

  • Release date
  • October 23, 1949
  • Runtime
  • 50 min
  • Genres
  • Drama, Music
  • Director
  • Donald Swanson

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African Jim — Cast

Daniel Adnewmah Jim Twala Dolly Rathebe photo 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

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