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    The Story of Petroleum

    Documentary

    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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    Release Date

    October 30, 1923

    Status

    Released

    Original Title

    The Story of Petroleum

    Runtime

    45min

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Language

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    Production Companies

    Department of the InteriorUnited States Bureau of Mines