You can view or download the text here.Įxecutive Producers: Karen Chan, Mark Robinson and Kyle P. This audiobook uses the unabridged version of this story taken from the Project Gutenberg site. Produced in conjunction with WOUB Public Media and the School of Media Arts and Studies at Ohio University, “The Ransom of Red Chief” was produced and directed by volunteer Karen Chan and executive produced by Mark Robinson and Kyle P. ALA Selected Films for Young Adults CINE Golden Eagle Columbus Film Festival. We were down South, in Alabama- Bill Driscoll and myself-when this kidnapping idea struck us.

After some time off from the hyperactive boy, he offers to take the child back – but only if the kidnappers pay him. Henry It looked like a good thing: but wait till I tell you. Soon after the kidnapping it seems the boy’s father isn’t too ready to take him back and rejects their demands.

Henry's Full House', here's the very funny segment starring Fred Allen and Oscar Levant titled 'The Ransom of Red Chief'. “The Ransom of Red Chief” tells the tale of men hoping to gain money for his return, but end up paying the father to take back the spoiled and hyperactive child.Īfter kidnapping a young red-haired boy named Johnny, who nicknames himself “Red Chief,” Bill and Sam are driven to the brink by the young man’s constant talking, pranks and need for playtime. 43K views 4 years ago From the 1952 anthology film, 'O. Henry that captures the tale of two men who kidnap a wealthy man’s son. Listen to Ecoustic Alchemy give life to the a classic short story by O. Henry’s “The Ransom of Red Chief” (AUDIO)

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