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Mr. Whitney Had a Notion

NR194911mGerald Mayer
IMDb 6.3

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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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Cotton Gin

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What is Mr. Whitney Had a Notion (1949) about?

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.

Who stars in Mr. Whitney Had a Notion?

Mr. Whitney Had a Notion stars 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). The film was directed by Gerald Mayer.

How long is Mr. Whitney Had a Notion?

Mr. Whitney Had a Notion has a runtime of 11 min and premiered in 1949. It is rated NR.

Is Mr. Whitney Had a Notion worth watching?

Mr. Whitney Had a Notion holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. Fans of History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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