Mr. Whitney Had a Notion Poster

Mr. Whitney Had a Notion

NR History

Starring: Lloyd Bridges, Erville Alderson, John Nesbitt, Howard Negley, Harry Hayden

Writer: John Nesbitt

Release Date:
May 7, 1949
Ratings:
5.5 / 10
Director:
Gerald Mayer
Companies:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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.