Mr. Whitney Had a Notion

★ 6.319490h 11mDir. Gerald MayerHD

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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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

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