Mr. Whitney Had a Notion 75 years old

Historical short showing how Eli Whitney (best known for the invention of the cotton gin) played a significant role in the introduction of mass productions techniques to the USA in the late 18th century.

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Mr. Whitney Had a Notion Cast

Name Character
Lloyd Bridges He was 36, 85 years old when he died as Eli Whitney
Howard Negley He was 51, 85 years old when he died as Military Committee Man (as Howard J. Negley)
Mitchell Lewis He was 68, 76 years old when he died as Eli Whitney's Workman
Harry Hayden He was 66, 72 years old when he died as Senatorial Committee Man
John Nesbitt He was 38, 49 years old when he died as Narrator (voice)
Erville Alderson He was 66, 74 years old when he died as Thomas Jefferson

Mr. Whitney Had a Notion Crew

Name Department
Rudolph G. Kopp as Original Music Composer. He was 62 (84) years old when He died Sound
Harold Lipstein as Director of Photography. He was 50 (76) years old when He died Camera
John Nesbitt as Writer. He was 38 (49) years old when He died Writing
Gerald Mayer as Director. He was 29 (82) years old when He died Directing
Newell P. Kimlin as Editor. He was 35 (60) years old when He died Editing
Herbert Moulton as Producer. He was 26 (71) years old when He died Production
Mr. Whitney Had a Notion poster
Mr. Whitney Had a Notion (75 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, May 07, 1949
  • Runtime: 11 minutes