Synopsis
Produced by George Pal, "Birth of An Oil Field" was directed by Duke Goldstone and released in 1949 by the Shell Oil Co. This film offers a comprehensive overview of the oil drilling and production process, beginning with a philosophical reflection on time and how rapidly the world consumes oil. It explores the origins of oil drilling, from ancient Chinese methods to modern rotary drilling capable of reaching extreme depths. The process of drilling is explained in detail, including the use of…
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- Running time
- 27 minutes
