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Mr. Whitney Had a Notion

Mr. Whitney Had a Notion

Gerald Mayer

1949

  • History
6.2

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.

Cast & crew

  • Gerald MayerDirector
  • 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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