Movie·1949·0h 11m
Mr. Whitney Had a Notion
Directed By
Gerald Mayer
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Written By
John Nesbitt
Producer
Herbert Moulton
Cinematography
Harold Lipstein
Music
Rudolph G. Kopp
Editor
Newell P. Kimlin
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
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
Mitchell Lewis
Eli Whitney's Workman
// crew
Crew
Gerald Mayer
Director
John Nesbitt
Writer
Herbert Moulton
Producer
Rudolph G. Kopp
Original Music Composer
Harold Lipstein
Director of Photography
Newell P. Kimlin
Editor
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