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Picturesque South Africa (1937): Cast

Picturesque South Africa (1937) movie poster

Picturesque South Africa is a 1937 short film starring James A. FitzPatrick as Narrator (voice). It runs 9 minutes.

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Picturesque South Africa (1937) movie poster
Released
Runtime
9 min
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Picturesque South Africa About?

The premise of Picturesque South Africa without spoilers.

South Africa’s history includes Portuguese, French, Dutch and British influences. The travelogue begins in Cape Town, a port where the Atlantic meets the Indian Ocean, overlooked by Table Mountain with city and coastline views. Cecil Rhodes’s former residence, now the prime‑minister’s house, and his nearby memorial are highlighted. Durban follows, big city.

Picturesque South Africa Themes & Keywords

· 22 tags
  • year 1937
  • 1930s
  • 20th century
  • south africa
  • victoria falls south africa
  • rickshaw
  • dancer
  • dancing
  • bare chested male
  • reference to cecil rhodes
  • reference to david livingstone
  • capetown south africa
+10 more
  • aerial tramway
  • 1937
  • travelogue
  • mgm
  • featurette
  • technicolor
  • mgm featurette
  • short documentary
  • one reeler
  • fitzpatrick traveltalks
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Cast & crew

Picturesque South Africa Cast & Characters

James A. FitzPatrick plays Narrator (voice) in Picturesque South Africa.

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Picturesque South Africa FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Picturesque South Africa, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Picturesque South Africa?

Picturesque South Africa runs 9 minutes.

When was Picturesque South Africa released?

Picturesque South Africa was released on January 2, 1937.

Who is in the cast of Picturesque South Africa?

Picturesque South Africa stars James A. FitzPatrick as Narrator (voice).

Does Picturesque South Africa have a post-credit scene?

No. Picturesque South Africa has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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