Mr. Whitney Had a Notion
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Mr. Whitney Had a Notion

6.3 /10 May 7, 1949 0h 11m
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.

Director: Gerald Mayer
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Top 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
Mitchell Lewis

Mitchell Lewis

Eli Whitney's Workman

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