Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake
movie
Released March 29, 1954
Genres:
Overview
In 1857 Edwin L. Drake is sent to investigate an oil seep in a creek near Titusville, Pennsylvania. Overcoming many other obstacles, Drake's innovation to shield the well from water entry by using a drive pipe finally allows drilling to proceed until striking oil in August, 1859. His perseverance yields many barrels of oil a day, and immediately brings about the start of the oil industry.
Runtime
0h 30m
Origin Country
United States
Original Language
English
Original Title
Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake
Status
Released
Production Countries
- United States of America
Spoken Languages
Production Companies
- no logo available
Film Counselors Inc.
United States
