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Where to watch The Ransom of Red Chief (1911) in the UK

The Ransom of Red Chief (1911) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

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)

  • Film
  • 1911
  • 10 min
  • Comedy
  • Western

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DirectorJ. Searle Dawley
WriterO. Henry

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