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The Pennywhistle Blues
The Pennywhistle Blues
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  2. The Pennywhistle Blues

The Pennywhistle Blues

1951
1h 3m
Comedy
Drama
Music

Status

Released

Release

1951

Runtime

1h 3m

Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 3m
Mar 5, 1951
Languages
English
Director
Donald Swanson
Production
Swan Film Productions Ltd.
Swan Film Productions Ltd.
Production Countries
South Africa
United Kingdom

Top Cast

7 Cast Members

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

Dolly Rathebe

Lili Shabulala

Grinsell Nogauza

Mr. Shabulala

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