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
Cast & Crew
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
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.