Mr. Whitney Had a Notion Poster

Mr. Whitney Had a Notion

55.00% | May 7, 1949 | History

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.

Featured Crew

John Nesbitt
Writer
Gerald Mayer
Director
Harold Lipstein
Director of Photography
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Cast

Lloyd Bridges
Lloyd Bridges
Eli Whitney
Erville Alderson
Erville Alderson
Thomas Jefferson
John Nesbitt
John Nesbitt
Narrator (voice)
Howard Negley
Howard Negley
Military Committee Man (as Howard J. Negley)
Harry Hayden
Harry Hayden
Senatorial Committee Man

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