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Mr. Whitney Had a Notion
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MR. WHITNEY HAD A NOTION

19490h 11m6.3 TMDb

Directed by Gerald Mayer

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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.

Cast

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

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion5
Complexity7.4
Humor5.8
Realism7.6
Action4.2
Darkness5

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  • those seeking nonstop action

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