Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake (1954)
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.
Director: Arthur Pierson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: March 29, 1954
Cast
- 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
- Will Wright - Joel D. Angier
- Keith Richards - George Henry Bissell
- Al Bridge - Hotel Desk Clerk
- William Phillips - Sam Brown
- William Haade - Salt Driller
Screenplay
Music: Alexander Laszlo
Cinematography: Charles P. Boyle
Editing: Thomas Neff
Production: Film Counselors Inc.
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Arthur Pierson
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake?
- Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake was directed by Arthur Pierson.
- Who stars in Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake?
- Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake stars Vincent Price, Andy Clyde, Alan Hale Jr., Thurston Hall, Lloyd Corrigan, Will Wright.
- How long is Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake?
- Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake?
- Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake is a Documentary film.
- Where was Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake produced?
- Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake was produced in United States of America.