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Mr. Whitney Had a Notion

6.2 1949 11mNR
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.

Directed by Gerald Mayer

CAST

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Lloyd Bridges
Lloyd BridgesEli Whitney
Erville Alderson
Erville AldersonThomas Jefferson
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John NesbittNarrator (voice)
Howard Negley
Howard NegleyMilitary Committee Man (as Howard J. Negley)
Harry Hayden
Harry HaydenSenatorial Committee Man
Mitchell Lewis
Mitchell LewisEli Whitney's Workman
CURATED SCREEN

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