Oils Well! movie poster

Oils Well!

February 13, 1923 0h 25m

Originally released in 1923. Oils Well! is a comedy film. directed by Mark Goldaine. At just 25 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Monty Banks, Robert Gray, and Ena Gregory

Synopsis

Set in the oil-soaked country of “Chilitina”—shot on location in San Diego’s Balboa Park—Oils Well! follows the travails of Monty, an everyman office clerk, who thinks only of his boss’s daughter. When Herbert Hester, an oilman “so crooked he cheats when counting his pulse,” schemes to cover up the company’s new gusher so he can claim it himself and get the girl, Monty swings into action. He eludes the hapless Chilitinan army, sidesteps the General’s amorous wife, thwarts Herbert, and saves the day.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 13, 1923 103 years ago
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Runtime 0h 25m 25 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Monty Banks Productions Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oils Well! about?

Set in the oil-soaked country of “Chilitina”—shot on location in San Diego’s Balboa Park—Oils Well! follows the travails of Monty, an everyman office clerk, who thinks only of his boss’...

Who directed Oils Well!?

Oils Well! was directed by Mark Goldaine.

How long is Oils Well!?

Oils Well! has a runtime of 0 hours and 25 minutes (25 minutes total).

When was Oils Well! released?

Oils Well! was released on February 13, 1923 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Oils Well!?

The main cast of Oils Well! includes Monty Banks, Robert Gray, Ena Gregory, Jeffrey Osborne, Mark Hamilton.