Plot — What is Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake about?
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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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1954 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 30 min |
| Audience Score | 70% (7.0/10, 1 votes) |
Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake — FAQ
Is Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake worth watching? Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake holds a 7.0/10 rating from 1 viewers. 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 al
Who directed Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake? Directed by Arthur Pierson.
Who is in the cast of Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake? It stars Vincent Price, Andy Clyde, Alan Hale Jr., Thurston Hall, Lloyd Corrigan, Will Wright and more.
Where can I stream Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake? Streaming availability for Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake release? It released in 1954.
