Mr. Whitney Had a Notion
Mr. Whitney Had a Notion1949
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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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Lloyd BridgesEli Whitney | Eli Whitney |
 Erville AldersonThomas Jefferson | Thomas Jefferson |
 John NesbittNarrator (voice) | Narrator (voice) |
 Howard NegleyMilitary Committee Man (as Howard J. Negley) | Military Committee Man (as Howard J. Negley) |
 Harry HaydenSenatorial Committee Man | Senatorial Committee Man |
 Mitchell LewisEli Whitney's Workman | Eli Whitney's Workman |