Mr. Whitney Had a Notion
1949 · Movie · 11m · NR
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.
Ratings
IMDb
6.3/10
Key crew
- John NesbittWriter
- Gerald MayerDirector
- Rudolph G. KoppOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Lloyd BridgesEli Whitney
- Erville AldersonThomas Jefferson
- John NesbittNarrator (voice)
- Howard NegleyMilitary Committee Man (as Howard J. Negley)
- Harry HaydenSenatorial Committee Man
- Mitchell LewisEli Whitney's Workman
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Themes
cotton gin