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Mr. Whitney Had a Notion

Mr. Whitney Had a Notion

History

11m

May 7, 1949 (76 years ago)

Overview

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.

ActorAge thenAge now
Lloyd Bridges

Lloyd Bridges

Eli Whitney

Birthday: January 15, 1913

36 March 10, 1998 (85)
Erville Alderson

Erville Alderson

Thomas Jefferson

Birthday: September 10, 1882

66 August 4, 1957 (74)
John Nesbitt

John Nesbitt

Narrator (voice)

Birthday: August 23, 1910

38 August 10, 1960 (49)
Howard Negley

Howard Negley

Military Committee Man (as Howard J. Negley)

Birthday: April 16, 1898

51 November 7, 1983 (85)
Harry Hayden

Harry Hayden

Senatorial Committee Man

Birthday: November 7, 1882

66 July 24, 1955 (72)
Mitchell Lewis

Mitchell Lewis

Eli Whitney's Workman

Birthday: June 25, 1880

68 August 24, 1956 (76)