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]
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Directed by | Donald Swanson (film director) |
Produced by | Eric Rutherford |
Distributed by | Africa Film Library/ M-Net |
Release date | 1949 |
Running time | 50 minutes |
Country | South Africa |
Language | English |
Jim (Daniel Adnewmah) 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 named Charlie (Dan Twala) 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, Julie (Dolly Rathebe). 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]
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