
History
Mr. Whitney Had a Notion
5.5
11 min
1949
Gerald Mayer
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.
Top Cast

Lloyd 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
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