
Mr. Whitney Had a Notion
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1949-05-07 • 0h 11m
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.
- Directors
- Gerald Mayer
- Writters
- John Nesbitt
- Editors
- John Nesbitt, Newell P. Kimlin

Mr. Whitney Had a Notion
Visit website1949-05-07 • 0h 11m
5.5/10 • 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.
- Directors
- Gerald Mayer
- Writters
- John Nesbitt
- Editors
- John Nesbitt, Newell P. Kimlin
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsLloyd Bridges
Eli Whitney
Erville Alderson
Thomas Jefferson
John Nesbitt
Narrator (voice)
Howard Negley
Military Committee Man (as Howard J. Negley)
Harry Hayden
Senatorial Committee Man
Mitchell Lewis
Eli Whitney's Workman
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- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- English
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- Keywords
- cotton gin