Mr. Whitney Had a Notion (1949)

History

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

Eli Whitney
Thomas Jefferson
Narrator (voice)
Military Committee Man (as Howard J. Negley)
Senatorial Committee Man
Eli Whitney's Workman

Crew

Original Music Composer
Director of Photography
Art Direction