Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake
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Synopsis
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.
Details
- Arthur Pierson
- March 29, 1954
- Released
- United States of America
- Film Counselors Inc.
- 30m
Where to watch
No known streaming options in United States.
Cast
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Vincent PriceColonel Edwin L. Drake -
Andy ClydeUncle Billy Smith -
Alan Hale Jr.Crew Foreman -
Thurston HallJames M. Townsend -
Lloyd CorriganDoctor Brewer -
Will WrightJoel D. Angier -
Keith RichardsGeorge Henry Bissell -
Al BridgeHotel Desk Clerk -
William PhillipsSam Brown
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William HaadeSalt Driller -
Jack IngramMan on Horseback -
Frank HagneyFarmer
