The Ransom of Red Chief (1911)
After reading a newspaper article regarding old Tightwad's rise in the world, Bill and Jim hit upon a plan to get some of Tightwad's easy money by holding young Tightwad for ransom. They accordingly hire a rig, take the boy and conceal him in a cave. The boy, instead of weeping and wailing for home and mother, proclaims himself "Red Chief" and makes it uncomfortable for his captors. (Moving Picture World)
Director: J. Searle Dawley
Genre: Comedy, Western
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: February 15, 1911
Cast
- Yale Boss - Red Chief - The Little Boy
Screenplay
- O. Henry (Story)
Production: Edison Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
silent film, short film
More Films by Director: J. Searle Dawley
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ransom of Red Chief about?
- After reading a newspaper article regarding old Tightwad's rise in the world, Bill and Jim hit upon a plan to get some of Tightwad's easy money by holding young Tightwad for ransom. They accordingly hire a rig, take the boy and conceal him in a cave. The boy, instead of weeping and wailing for home and mother, proclaims himself "Red Chief" and makes it uncomfortable for his captors. (Moving Picture World)
- Who directed The Ransom of Red Chief?
- The Ransom of Red Chief was directed by J. Searle Dawley.
- Who stars in The Ransom of Red Chief?
- The Ransom of Red Chief stars Yale Boss.
- How long is The Ransom of Red Chief?
- The Ransom of Red Chief has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is The Ransom of Red Chief?
- The Ransom of Red Chief is a Comedy, Western film.
- Where was The Ransom of Red Chief produced?
- The Ransom of Red Chief was produced in United States of America.