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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.
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Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake
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How long is Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake?
Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake has a runtime of 30m ( and 30 minutes).
Who directed Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake?
Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake was directed by Arthur Pierson and released in 1954.
What genre is Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake?
Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake is a Documentary film (1954).
Who stars in Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake?
The cast of Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake includes Vincent Price, Andy Clyde, Alan Hale Jr., Thurston Hall, Lloyd Corrigan.
What is the TMDB rating for Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake?
Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 1 votes.
