The Story of Petroleum (1923)

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.

Release Date : October 30, 1923

Runtime : 45m

Genre : Documentary  

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

Countries : United States of America

Keywords : oil industry, silent film