The Ransom of Red Chief (1959)

The Ransom of Red Chief

1959

Comedy TV Movie

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Alvin Rakoff

Cast

Hans Conried as Sam Snyder

Russell Collins as Dorset

Teddy Rooney as Johnny

William Bendix as Bill Driscoll

Crew

Philip H. Reisman Jr. (Adaptation)

O. Henry (Story)