The Story of Petroleum (1923)
45m
Running Time
October 30, 1923Release Date
The Story of Petroleum (1923)
45m
Running Time
October 30, 1923Release Date
Plot.
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.
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silent film
oil industry