Johannesburg: 'City of Gold'

Johannesburg: 'City of Gold'

Release date : January 21, 1953
Runtime : 8m
Countries of origin : United States of America /
Original Language : English /
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Production companies : Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer /
January 21, 1953 8m United States of America Documentary English More
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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.
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James A. FitzPatrick
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  • title:Johannesburg: 'City of Gold'
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 1953
  • Runtime:8m
  • Genres: Documentary ·
  • Countries of origin: United States of America ·
  • Original Language: English ·
  • Director:
  • Writers:
  • Production companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer ·
  • 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.
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