Johannesburg: 'City of Gold' 71 years old

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.

Credits

Johannesburg: 'City of Gold' Cast

Name Character
James A. FitzPatrick He was 58, 86 years old when he died

Johannesburg: 'City of Gold' Crew

Name Department
Johannesburg: 'City of Gold' (71 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, January 21, 1953
  • Runtime: 8 minutes