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Mr. Whitney Had a Notion

1949 · 11 min · 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.

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Creators

Gerald Mayer — Director

Top cast

Lloyd Bridges portraitLloyd BridgesEli WhitneyErville Alderson portraitErville AldersonThomas JeffersonJJohn NesbittNarrator (voice)Howard Negley portraitHoward NegleyMilitary Committee Man (as Howard J. Negley)Harry Hayden portraitHarry HaydenSenatorial Committee ManMitchell Lewis portraitMitchell LewisEli Whitney's Workman

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