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Mr. Whitney Had a Notion

194911 min 6.2 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

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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Release / first air1949-05-07
Original languageEN
GenresHistory
DirectorGerald Mayer
WriterJohn Nesbitt
BudgetNot available
RevenueNot available
ProductionMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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6 cast members
Lloyd BridgesLloyd BridgesEli Whitney
Erville AldersonErville AldersonThomas Jefferson
John NesbittJohn NesbittNarrator (voice)
Howard NegleyHoward NegleyMilitary Committee Man (as Howard J. Negley)
Harry HaydenHarry HaydenSenatorial Committee Man
Mitchell LewisMitchell LewisEli Whitney's Workman

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