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Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake

195430mArthur Pierson
IMDb 6.8

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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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What is Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake (1954) 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.

Who stars in Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake?

Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake stars Vincent Price (Colonel Edwin L. Drake), Andy Clyde (Uncle Billy Smith), Alan Hale Jr. (Crew Foreman), Thurston Hall (James M. Townsend), Lloyd Corrigan (Doctor Brewer). The film was directed by Arthur Pierson.

How long is Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake?

Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake has a runtime of 30 min and premiered in 1954.

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Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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