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The Story of Petroleum

The Story of Petroleum

Oct 30, 1923 45m
6.7
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Synopsis

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.

Title The Story of Petroleum
Companies Department of the Interior, United States Bureau of Mines
Countries United States of America
Keywords oil industry, silent film