Oil: A Symphony in Motion (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1933, Oil: A Symphony in Motion is a notable film directed by M.G. MacPherson, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s 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.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Oil: A Symphony in Motion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oil: A Symphony in Motion page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oil: A Symphony in Motion (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Oil: A Symphony in Motion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Oil: A Symphony in Motion worth watching?
- Oil: A Symphony in Motion holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Oil: A Symphony in Motion released?
- Oil: A Symphony in Motion was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.