Frank Sinatra, Jr., kidnapped from a motel in Lake Tahoe, California, returns safely to his mother's home in West Los Angeles, after his father pays the kidnappers $240,000 in ransom money. The young Sinatra is unharmed after spending 53 hours in the hands of his abductors. California Harrah's Motel in Lake Tahoe. Marquee - George Jessel, Mary Kaye Trio, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Helen Forrest, Pied Pipers, Sam Donahue, Chas Shavers and Frank Sinatra. Jr. MCUS - Frank Sinatra Jr. on stage. (no audio) MCUS - The motel annex where Frank Sinatra Jr. was staying. Rm. 417. MCUS - Triumph player, John Foss and standing in back of him are the State Police. MCUS - Road block. CUS - Frank Sinatra Sr.. CUS - Frank Sinatra Jr. and his family, mother and sister Nancy