Mr. Whitney Had a Notion

Mr. Whitney Had a Notion

7/5/1949 0h 11m 5.5/10

Overview

Historical short showing how Eli Whitney (best known for the invention of the cotton gin) played a significant role in the introduction of mass production techniques to the USA in the late 18th century.

Director

Gerald Mayer

Top Billed Cast

John Nesbitt

John Nesbitt

Narrator (voice)

Lloyd Bridges

Lloyd Bridges

Eli Whitney

Harry Hayden

Harry Hayden

Senatorial Committee Man

Mitchell Lewis

Mitchell Lewis

Eli Whitney's Workman

Howard Negley

Howard Negley

Military Committee Man (as Howard J. Negley)

Erville Alderson

Erville Alderson

Thomas Jefferson

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