Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake
Synopsis
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.
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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
Jack Ingram
Man on Horseback
Frank Hagney
Farmer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Pierson
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Reilly Raine
- Original Score
- Alexander Laszlo
- Original Title
- Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Pierson
Norman Reilly Raine
Alexander Laszlo
Charles P. Boyle
Thomas Neff
Roland D. Reed, Guy V. Thayer Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Roland D. Reed
Producer
Thomas Neff
Editor
Eugène Lourié
Production Design
Arthur Pierson
Director
Norman Reilly Raine
Writer
Charles P. Boyle
Director of Photography
Alexander Laszlo
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake
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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?
The principal cast of Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake includes Vincent Price, Andy Clyde, Alan Hale Jr., Thurston Hall, Lloyd Corrigan.
When was Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake released and how long is it?
Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drake was composed by Alexander Laszlo.