Pete Roleum, an oil droplet, narrates a presentation about the history and uses of oil: He starts by introducing some of his relations, with illustrations of the things that they have done throughout history. He then turns to the modern era, and shows that oil has a great many important uses, some of which might come as something of a surprise.
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Joseph Losey's first film—yes, THAT Joseph Losey, future blacklist victim.
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Joseph Losey
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Pure fossil fuel propaganda commissioned by Standard Oil, disguised as wholesome family entertainment. The 1930s were wild.
Joseph Losey would later flee to England after being blacklisted; his career began with this talking oil droplet fever dream.
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