Movie

Johannesburg: 'City of Gold'

(en)

1953

8m

Johannesburg: 'City of Gold'

Documentary

Overview: This Traveltalk series short discusses how Johannesburg began as a farming community, but with the discovery of gold in the area, the city embraced mining as its primary industry. Native workers came to the area to train to be miners, and even after their work in the mines ended, many decided to remain in Johannesburg. The natives' music and dance are highlights.

Status: Released

Release date: January 21, 1953

Countries of origin: United States of America,

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Production company:
  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Top Cast

James A. FitzPatrick

James A. FitzPatrick

as Narrator (voice...