Director: Donald Swanson
Language
English
Nominated for 2 BAFTA 2 nominations total
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| Country: | South Africa, United Kingdom |
| Length: | 63 min |
Description:
In a South African black township, a treasure chest is stolen and then passed from person to person. Eventually, it makes its way back to the person who originally owned it.
| Alternative title: | The Pennywhistle Blues |
| Release year: | 1951 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Nominated for 2 BAFTA 2 nominations total |
| Director: | Donald Swanson |
| Type: | Movie |
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