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Mr. Whitney Had a Notion

Genre:History

Released:1949-05-07

Runtime:11

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.


Cast:

Lloyd Bridges

Character: Eli Whitney

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Erville Alderson

Character: Thomas Jefferson

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John Nesbitt

Character: Narrator (voice)

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Howard Negley

Character: Military Committee Man (as Howard J. Negley)

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Harry Hayden

Character: Senatorial Committee Man

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Mitchell Lewis

Character: Eli Whitney's Workman

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