The Story of Petroleum

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 30, 1923

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

United States Bureau of Mines,Department of the Interior,Department of the Interior, United States Bureau of Mines

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt4914122