Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake

Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake

1954
30min

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.

Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake

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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.
    Released
    3/29/1954
    Runtime
    30min
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    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
    Production
    Film Counselors Inc.
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