Oil: A Symphony in Motion
“A self-proclaimed saga of oil, celebrating the speed and power of plane, trains, and automobiles.”
Synopsis
A self proclaimed saga of oil, celebrating the speed and power of plane, trains, and automobiles. It starts with a look at a farm, beneath which is oil. Soon, farmland is dotted with derricks. It's on to a refinery. Then, shots of oil derricks, their pumps and pistons moving, are interspersed with images of men at work and machines in motion powered by oil. Horse-drawn carts are discarded. Modern wheels turn. The narration consists of title cards written in a grandiose and rhetorical style - the bones of yesterday become the blood of today.
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- M.G. MacPherson
- Original Title
- Oil: A Symphony in Motion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
M.G. MacPherson
Jean Michelson
Jean Michelson
Department Leadership Roster
M.G. MacPherson
Director
Jean Michelson
Editor
Jean Michelson
Director of Photography
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What is Oil: A Symphony in Motion about?
A self proclaimed saga of oil, celebrating the speed and power of plane, trains, and automobiles. It starts with a look at a farm, beneath which is oil. Soon, farmland is dotted with derricks. It's on to a refinery. Then, shots of oil derricks, their pumps and pistons moving, are interspersed with images of men at work and machines in motion powered by oil. Horse-drawn carts are discarded. Modern wheels turn. The narration consists of title cards written in a grandiose and rhetorical style - the bones of yesterday become the blood of today.
Who directed Oil: A Symphony in Motion?
Oil: A Symphony in Motion was directed by M.G. MacPherson.
Who stars in Oil: A Symphony in Motion?
The principal cast of Oil: A Symphony in Motion includes Not specified.
When was Oil: A Symphony in Motion released and how long is it?
Oil: A Symphony in Motion was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 8m.