The Ransom of Red Chief
The Ransom of Red Chief
1911, English. Directed by J. Searle Dawley.
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)
- Runtime
- 0h 10m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 15 February 1911
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- O. Henry
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The Ransom of Red Chief isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 February 1911. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ransom of Red Chief?
If you liked The Ransom of Red Chief, try The Cowboy and the Frenchman, Go West, The Paleface.
Who directed The Ransom of Red Chief?
The Ransom of Red Chief (1911) was directed by J. Searle Dawley and stars Yale Boss.