Mr. Whitney Had a Notion

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.

• History

Cast

• Lloyd BridgesEli Whitney
• Erville AldersonThomas Jefferson
• John NesbittNarrator (voice)
• Howard NegleyMilitary Committee Man (as Howard J. Negley)
• Harry HaydenSenatorial Committee Man
• Mitchell LewisEli Whitney's Workman