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The Ransom of Red Chief (1959)

Directed by Alvin Rakoff

Overview

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.

Length 26 minutes

Actors

William Bendix | Russell Collins | Hans Conried | Teddy Rooney