Film·1949·NR·11m

Mr. Whitney Had a Notion

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.

Directed by Gerald Mayer

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Cast

6 credited

Lloyd Bridges
Lloyd BridgesEli Whitney
Erville Alderson
Erville AldersonThomas Jefferson
John Nesbitt
John NesbittNarrator (voice)
Howard Negley
Howard NegleyMilitary Committee Man (as Howard J. Negley)
Harry Hayden
Harry HaydenSenatorial Committee Man
Mitchell Lewis
Mitchell LewisEli Whitney's Workman

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