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

194911mHistory

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.

#cotton gin

Created By

Director
Gerald Mayer
Status
Released
Original Title
Mr. Whitney Had a Notion
Production Countries
United States of America
IMDb

Cast

Acting

Lloyd Bridges

Eli Whitney
Acting

Erville Alderson

Thomas Jefferson
Acting

John Nesbitt

Narrator (voice)
Acting

Howard Negley

Military Committee Man (as Howard J. Negley)
Acting

Harry Hayden

Senatorial Committee Man
Acting

Mitchell Lewis

Eli Whitney's Workman