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Two small-time criminals, Bill Driscoll and Sam Howard, kidnap a kid named Johnny, the red-haired son of Ebenezer Dorset, an important citizen, and hold him for ransom. But the moment that they arrive at their hideout with the boy, the plan begins to unravel, as the boy actually starts to enjoy his kidnappers.
- O. Henry
- 1907
Read the classic tale of two con men who kidnap a boy and demand a ransom, but end up with more trouble than they bargained for. The story is full of humor, irony and adventure, and shows the author's mastery of the short story form.
A plot summary of O. Henry's short story about two criminals who kidnap a troublesome boy and try to extort ransom from his father. Learn about the literary devices, themes, characters and quotes of this classic tale of comedy and irony.
The Ransom of Red Chief, short story by O. Henry, published in the collection Whirligigs in 1910. In the story, two kidnappers make off with the young son of a prominent man only to find that the child is more trouble than he is worth; in the end, they agree to pay the boy’s father to take him.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Aug 16, 1998 · The Ransom of Red Chief: Directed by Bob Clark. With Christopher Lloyd, Michael Jeter, Alan Ruck, Kaitlin Hopkins. Two hobos strike on a get-rich quick scheme to kidnap an overly-energetic nine-year-old son of a local banker. Based on the classic story by O'Henry.
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- Comedy, Western
- Bob Clark
- 1998-08-16
A humorous short story by O. Henry about two men who kidnap a boy for ransom and end up regretting it. The boy, Johnny, is a red-haired troublemaker who turns the tables on his captors and makes them pay for their crime.
A comical story by O. Henry about two men who kidnap a naughty boy and demand ransom from his wealthy father. The boy enjoys being a kidnapper and causes trouble for the kidnappers, who regret their plan and try to return him.
