Movie Description
Mr. Whitney Had a Notion
(1949)Overview
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
- Director : Gerald Mayer
- Producer : Herbert Moulton
- Writer : John Nesbitt
- Editor : Newell P. Kimlin
- Cast : Lloyd Bridges,Erville Alderson,John Nesbitt,Howard Negley,Harry Hayden,Mitchell Lewis
Cast
Eli Whitney
Thomas Jefferson
Narrator (voice)
Military Committee Man (as Howard J. Negley)
Senatorial Committee Man
Eli Whitney's Workman
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Facts
Original TitleMr. Whitney Had a Notion
Status Released
Release Information
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1949-05-07
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 11m
Production CompaniesMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genres
- History
