The Ransom of Red Chief Trailer

The Ransom of Red Chief Trailer (1911)

15 February 1911 Comedy, Western 10 mins

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)

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Cast

Yale Boss

as Red Chief - The Little Boy

Crew

International Releases Dates

United States 15 February 1911

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