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Mr. Whitney Had a Notion

55% | May 07, 1949 | History

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.

Featured Crew

John Nesbitt
Writer
Gerald Mayer
Director

Cast

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Lloyd Bridges
Eli Whitney
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Erville Alderson
Thomas Jefferson
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John Nesbitt
Narrator (voice)
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Howard Negley
Military Committee Man (as Howard J. Negley)
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Harry Hayden
Senatorial Committee Man

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