The Story of Petroleum - 1923

A discussion about and look into the stories, the history and personalities that came together to make the classic of industrial infotainment, "The Story of Petroleum" in 1923. This silent short film was produced by the U.S. Bureau of Mines and the Sinclair Oil Company and chronicled the growth of the oil business in the 1920s.This episode also features a cameo from noted Golden Silent Films Podcat, Gizmo.Instagram - goldensilentscastBluesky - @goldensilentscastTwitter/X - @goldensilents1#silentfilm #silentfilms #silentmovie #silentmovies #filmdiscussion #moviediscussion #filmhistory #classicfilm #vintage #classicfilm #filmhistory #film #desertromance #pittsburgh #pittsburghpodcast #filmpodcast #petroleum #ushistory #oilhistory #pauldano #therewillbeblood #tarantino #danieldaylewis #moviepodcast