

The Story of Petroleum
6.71923Documentary
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.
Release1923-10-30
Runtime25 min
StatusReleased
CountriesUnited States of America
Original languageEN
ProductionDepartment of the Interior, United States Bureau of Mines
Votes3
Popularity1
TMDB ID231555
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