Mr. Whitney Had a Notion

6.2
1949
0h 11m
Released
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.

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Director: Gerald Mayer

Cast: Lloyd Bridges, Erville Alderson, John Nesbitt, Howard Negley, Harry Hayden, Mitchell Lewis

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