African Jim

African Jim
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, South African Languages

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 featured 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

References

  1. ↑ Peter Davis, "African Jim", 12 November 2012. Villon Films.
  2. ↑ "SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC". www.music.org.za. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
  3. ↑ "African Film Festival New York". Retrieved 2015-05-05.
  4. ↑ "Gauteng Film History". Retrieved 2015-05-05.


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