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The Ransom of Red Chief
Genres
ComedyWestern
Overview
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)
Details
Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
10 min
Release Date
1911-02-15
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Cast
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Yale Boss
Red Chief - The Little Boy
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