The Pennywhistle Blues (1951)
In a black township in South Africa, a stolen treasure chest passes from hand to hand until it is finally returned to its original owner.
Director: Donald Swanson
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
Runtime: 63 min
Release Date: March 5, 1951
Cast
- Tommi Ramokgopa - The Thief
- Harriet Qubeka - Mrs. Shakabona
- Joseph Motuba - Nicolas, store clerk
- David Mnkwanazi - Lucas Ranku
- Victor Cwai - John, Lili's beau
- Dolly Rathebe - Lili Shabulala
- Grinsell Nogauza - Mr. Shabulala
Screenplay
- James Ambrose Brown (Story)
- Ferdinand Webb (Screenplay)
- C.M. Pennington-Richards (Screenplay)
- Donald Swanson (Screenplay)
Music: Ralph Trewhela, Tommi Ramokgopa
Cinematography: C.M. Pennington-Richards
Editing: Gerald Ehrlich
Production: Swan Film Productions Ltd.
Country: South Africa, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Donald Swanson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Pennywhistle Blues about?
- In a black township in South Africa, a stolen treasure chest passes from hand to hand until it is finally returned to its original owner.
- Who directed The Pennywhistle Blues?
- The Pennywhistle Blues was directed by Donald Swanson.
- Who stars in The Pennywhistle Blues?
- The Pennywhistle Blues stars Tommi Ramokgopa, Harriet Qubeka, Joseph Motuba, David Mnkwanazi, Victor Cwai, Dolly Rathebe.
- How long is The Pennywhistle Blues?
- The Pennywhistle Blues has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
- What genre is The Pennywhistle Blues?
- The Pennywhistle Blues is a Comedy, Drama, Music film.
- Where was The Pennywhistle Blues produced?
- The Pennywhistle Blues was produced in South Africa, United Kingdom.