Mr. Whitney Had a Notion

Mr. Whitney Had a Notion

55% | May 07, 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 Cast

Gerald Mayer
Director
John Nesbitt
Writer

Cast

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

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