The Ransom of red chief

Based on the famous O. Henry short story, this humorous film captures the atmosphere of the 1920’s in its settings and spirited music score. Two shabby and inept con men think that kidnapping the banker’s son in a sleepy Alabama town and holding him for two thousand dollars ransom will be easy money. But young Johnny (Red Chief) drives them to distraction with his antics. Cutting short the kidnapping, they rush to the designated spot to pick up the money - only to find the tables again turned.

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Credits

producer

Marion Rosenberg

production company

Learning Corporation of America

director

Tony Bill

Duration

00:27:00:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1978

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

014619

Language

English

Subject categories

Adaptations

Childrens Films

Childrens Films → Children 6-12

Comedy

Literature → American literature - Film and video adaptations

Literature → Literature

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1978

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