23 October 1949 Drama, Music 50 mins
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.
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Daniel Adnewmah as Jim Twala
Dolly Rathebe as Judy
Dan Twala as Charlie
Samuel Maile as Pianist in club (as Sam Maile)
Woody Woodthorpe as Gang leader
Willie Nxumalo as Crook
Victor Mkize as Mkize
General Duze as Guitarist
Alfred Komo as Comedy dancer
Donald Swanson Director
Gloria Green Set Designer
Eric Rutherford Producer
Ken Taylor Sound
Ronnie Shears Director of Photography
Jim Comes to Joh'burg Trailer
South Africa 23 October 1949
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