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The Ransom of Red Chief

The Ransom of Red Chief

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ComedyWestern

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

10 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

15 February 1911

Country

United States of America

Cast

Yale Boss

Yale Boss

Red Chief - The Little Boy

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