Oil - The Invisible Traveler (1953)

This Shell Film from 1953, "Oil The Invisible Traveler" looks at how petroleum is brought from producing regions to the market. It starts with the challenges of oil transportation, notably that it is a lot harder to transport a liquid. This is followed by a short history of oil transportation including barrels, carts, and floats, and how these eventually evolved into tanker cars on trains, tanker trucks, ocean tankers, and pipelines. Then the US pipeline system is explained as well as how oil is transported in an example case from Texas to New York. It ends with all the benefits that oil products bring to daily life.

Director: George L. George
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 19 min
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Production: Transfilm Incorporated, Shell Oil Company
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oil - The Invisible Traveler about?
This Shell Film from 1953, "Oil The Invisible Traveler" looks at how petroleum is brought from producing regions to the market. It starts with the challenges of oil transportation, notably that it is a lot harder to transport a liquid. This is followed by a short history of oil transportation including barrels, carts, and floats, and how these eventually evolved into tanker cars on trains, tanker trucks, ocean tankers, and pipelines. Then the US pipeline system is explained as well as how oil is transported in an example case from Texas to New York. It ends with all the benefits that oil products bring to daily life.
Who directed Oil - The Invisible Traveler?
Oil - The Invisible Traveler was directed by George L. George.
How long is Oil - The Invisible Traveler?
Oil - The Invisible Traveler has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
What genre is Oil - The Invisible Traveler?
Oil - The Invisible Traveler is a Documentary film.
Where was Oil - The Invisible Traveler produced?
Oil - The Invisible Traveler was produced in United States of America.