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African Jim
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Wikipedia article
'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.[http://www.villonfilms.ca/african-jim/ Peter Davis, "African Jim", 12 November 2012]. Villon Films. It is notable as the Republic of South Africa's first African feature-length film.
Plot synopsis
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.
Cast
*Daniel Adnewmah as Jim
*Dolly Rathebe as Julie
*Dan Twala as Charlie
References
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