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.

Key Information

Director Gerald Mayer
Writers John Nesbitt
Studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Rating 5.5/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Lloyd Bridges

Lloyd Bridges

Eli Whitney

Erville Alderson

Erville Alderson

Thomas Jefferson

John Nesbitt

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Mr. Whitney Had a Notion was released on May 7, 1949.

The runtime of Mr. Whitney Had a Notion is 11m.

Mr. Whitney Had a Notion is a History movie.

Mr. Whitney Had a Notion has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

Mr. Whitney Had a Notion is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Mr. Whitney Had a Notion was directed by Gerald Mayer.

The main cast of Mr. Whitney Had a Notion includes Lloyd Bridges, Erville Alderson, John Nesbitt.

Mr. Whitney Had a Notion is originally in English.