Mr. Whitney Had a Notion (1949)

NR ★ 6.3/10 11 min History United States English

Director: Gerald Mayer

Streaming: Not available

Description

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

Mitchell Lewis Eli Whitney's Workman