African Jim aka Jim comes to Jo'burg_
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.
Starring
Daniel Adnewmah, Dolly Rathebe, Dan Twala
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
African Jim aka Jim comes to Jo'burg was released 77 years ago in 1949.
Overview
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 fr...
African Jim aka Jim comes to Jo'burg is a Drama, Music film with a runtime of 0h 50m.
CAST (9)
DA
Daniel Adnewmah
Jim Twala
Dolly Rathebe
Judy
DT
Dan Twala
Charlie
SM
Samuel Maile
Pianist in club (as Sam Maile)
WW
Woody Woodthorpe
Gang leader
WN
Willie Nxumalo
Crook
VM
Victor Mkize
Mkize
GD
General Duze
Guitarist
AK
Alfred Komo
Comedy dancer
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What is African Jim aka Jim comes to Jo'burg about?
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.
How long is African Jim aka Jim comes to Jo'burg?
African Jim aka Jim comes to Jo'burg has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in African Jim aka Jim comes to Jo'burg?
The cast of African Jim aka Jim comes to Jo'burg includes Daniel Adnewmah, Dolly Rathebe, Dan Twala, Samuel Maile, Woody Woodthorpe.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Music