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The Story of Petroleum

The Story of Petroleum

  • 6.70
  • January 1923
  • 45 min

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.

  • Type:
    MOVIE
  • Country:
  • Genres:
    Documentary
  • Release:
    October 1923
  • Production:
    Department of the Interior, United States Bureau of Mines
  • Tags:
    oil industry, silent film