S2·E29 Spindletop
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Dramatized incidents tell the story of the efforts of Captain Anthony Lucas, an Austrian mining engineer, to prove his theory regarding the feasibility of drilling for oil in the salt-dome formations of the Beaumont area. Describes the equipment and methods which he used in drilling, his unsuccessful attempts, and his ultimate success when the first big gusher in the Southwest came in at Spindletop, Texas.
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When did Season 2 Episode 29 of Cavalcade of America air?
Season 2, Episode 29 ('Spindletop') originally aired on May 11, 1954.
How long is Season 2 Episode 29 ('Spindletop')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.
What happens in Cavalcade of America Season 2 Episode 29?
Dramatized incidents tell the story of the efforts of Captain Anthony Lucas, an Austrian mining engineer, to prove his theory regarding the feasibility of drilling for oil in the salt-dome formations of the Beaumont area. Describes the equipment and methods which he used in drilling, his unsuccessf...
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