1938 vintage 8mm home movie footage from Long Beach, California, capturing industrial oil drilling operations during the 1930s. The clip shows steel derricks, rigging equipment, and pumping towers across expansive oil fields, illustrating early 20th-century energy production. Workers operate machinery in a landscape transformed by industrial progress. This rare archival film offers a nostalgic glimpse into California's petroleum industry, showcasing the technology and scale of oil extraction during the Great Depression era. The footage reflects both the economic importance and environmental impact of oil development in Southern California.