Mr. Whitney Had a Notion (1949)
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.
Director: Gerald Mayer
Genre: History
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: May 7, 1949
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
Screenplay
Music: Rudolph G. Kopp
Cinematography: Harold Lipstein
Editing: Newell P. Kimlin
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
cotton gin
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mr. Whitney Had a Notion about?
- 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.
- Who directed Mr. Whitney Had a Notion?
- Mr. Whitney Had a Notion was directed by Gerald Mayer.
- Who stars in Mr. Whitney Had a Notion?
- Mr. Whitney Had a Notion stars Lloyd Bridges, Erville Alderson, John Nesbitt, Howard Negley, Harry Hayden, Mitchell Lewis.
- How long is Mr. Whitney Had a Notion?
- Mr. Whitney Had a Notion has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is Mr. Whitney Had a Notion?
- Mr. Whitney Had a Notion is a History film.
- Where was Mr. Whitney Had a Notion produced?
- Mr. Whitney Had a Notion was produced in United States of America.