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Mr. Whitney Had a Notion

Mr. Whitney Had a Notion

1949

5.5

Categories:

  • History

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.

Gerald Mayer

Director

Herbert Moulton

Producer

John Nesbitt

Writer

Cast:

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  • 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...
  • Harry Hayden

    Harry Hayden

    Senatorial Committee M...
  • Mitchell Lewis

    Mitchell Lewis

    Eli Whitney's Workman