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.
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Cast
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Lloyd Bridges
Eli Whitney
Known for
Airplane II: The Sequel
Hot Shots! Part Deux
Erville Alderson
Thomas Jefferson
Known for
The Scarlet Empress
The Bishop's Wife
John Nesbitt
Narrator (voice)
Also in
Souvenirs of Death
It Looks Like Rain
Howard Negley
Military Committee Man (as Howard J. Negley)
Known for
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein
Kansas City Confidential
Harry Hayden
Senatorial Committee Man
Known for
Hail the Conquering Hero
Carrie
Mitchell Lewis
Eli Whitney's Workman
Known for
The Docks of New York
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
Gerald Mayer Director · John Nesbitt Writer Rudolph G. Kopp Composer
United States release May 7, 1949 · Produced in United States
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production
United States
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · May 7, 1949
Theatrical
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