Reel 1, an oil field is located, drilled, brought in, and pumped. Shows the Garber Field in Oklahoma. Reel 2 shows how pipe is laid and cleaned. One section crosses the Red River. Includes views of an oil camp and of a casinghead gasoline extraction plant. Reel 3, oil is distilled at a refinery. Reel 4, wax is removed from oil, processed, and prepared for distribution. Oil products are carried in tank cars, trucks, barges, and ships.
Title | The Story of Petroleum |
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Year | 1923 |
Genre | Documentary |
Country | United States of America |
Studio | Department of the Interior, United States Bureau of Mines |
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Keyword | oil industry, silent film |
Release | Oct 30, 1923 |
Runtime | 45 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb | 6.70 / 10 by 3 users |
Popularity | 1 |
Budget | 0 |
Revenue | 0 |
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