Prospecting for Petroleum
Synopsis
All-puppet animation tells the story of how oil is formed through ages of geological change, how it is found, extracted and put to use by man.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Duke Goldstone
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Vizents
- Original Title
- Prospecting for Petroleum
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- George Pal Productions, Shell Oil Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Duke Goldstone
Norman Vizents
George Pal
Department Leadership Roster
Duke Goldstone
Director
George Pal
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prospecting for Petroleum
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What is Prospecting for Petroleum about?
All-puppet animation tells the story of how oil is formed through ages of geological change, how it is found, extracted and put to use by man.
Who directed Prospecting for Petroleum?
Prospecting for Petroleum was directed by Duke Goldstone.
Who stars in Prospecting for Petroleum?
The principal cast of Prospecting for Petroleum includes Conrad Nagel, H.B. Warner, Gayne Whitman, Will Wright, John Mather.
When was Prospecting for Petroleum released and how long is it?
Prospecting for Petroleum was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Prospecting for Petroleum?
Prospecting for Petroleum holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).