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1949·NR

Mr. Whitney Had a Notion

History11m

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Storyline

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.

Details

DirectorGerald Mayer

ReleasedMay 7, 1949

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guideNRUS

Studio

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Cast

Lloyd Bridges

Lloyd Bridges

Eli Whitney

Erville Alderson

Erville Alderson

Thomas Jefferson

John Nesbitt

Narrator (voice)

Howard Negley

Howard Negley

Military Committee Man (as Howard J. Negley)

Harry Hayden

Harry Hayden

Senatorial Committee Man

Mitchell Lewis

Mitchell Lewis

Eli Whitney's Workman

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Information

Title

Mr. Whitney Had a Notion

Released

May 7, 1949

Rated

NR

Region of Origin

United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

11m

Status

Released

Studio

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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