Storyline

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)

Key Information

Director J. Searle Dawley
Writers O. Henry
Studio Edison Studios
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Yale Boss

Yale Boss

Red Chief - The Little Boy

Frequently Asked Questions

The Ransom of Red Chief was released on February 15, 1911.

The runtime of The Ransom of Red Chief is 10m.

The Ransom of Red Chief is a Comedy, Western movie.

The Ransom of Red Chief is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Ransom of Red Chief was directed by J. Searle Dawley.

The main cast of The Ransom of Red Chief includes Yale Boss.

The Ransom of Red Chief is originally in English.