The Ransom of Red Chief

The Ransom of Red Chief

Comedy, TV Movie | Aug. 16, 1959

Based upon a famous O. Henry short story, two crooks think they have an opportunity to make a quick buck by kidnapping a rich man's son. Ironically, the hostage takers become the hostages as they pay through the nose becoming the butts of the kid's stunts.

The Ransom of Red Chief

Comedy, TV Movie | Aug. 16, 1959

The Ransom of Red Chief
Based upon a famous O. Henry short story, two crooks think they have an opportunity to make a quick buck by kidnapping a rich man's son. Ironically, the hostage takers become the hostages as they pay through the nose becoming the butts of the kid's stunts.
Producers NBC
Original title The Ransom of Red Chief
Directors Alvin Rakoff
Writers O. Henry, Philip H. Reisman Jr.

Cast

William Bendix

as Bill Driscoll

Russell Collins

as Dorset

Hans Conried

as Sam Snyder

Teddy Rooney

as Johnny