Mr. Whitney Had a Notion

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

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