CinemaOSMovie · 1949 · 0h 11m · NR

Mr. Whitney Had a Notion

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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 byGerald Mayer

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 11m
Language
EN
Released
May 7, 1949
Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Featuring

Cast & crew

6 credited
Starring
Lloyd Bridges

Lloyd Bridges

Eli Whitney

Erville Alderson

Erville Alderson

Thomas Jefferson

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

Creative team
Directed by
Gerald Mayer
Written by
John Nesbitt
Produced by
Herbert Moulton

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