Mr. Whitney Had a Notion(1949)
Mr. Whitney Had a Notion Synopsis
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.
Mr. Whitney Had a Notion (1949) is a history film directed by Gerald Mayer, released on May 7, 1949 with a runtime of 11m. It stars Lloyd Bridges, Erville Alderson, John Nesbitt and Howard Negley. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Gerald Mayer
- Writers:
- John Nesbitt
- Producers:
- Herbert Moulton
- Cinematographer:
- Harold Lipstein
- Composer:
- Rudolph G. Kopp
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Mr. Whitney Had a Notion Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lloyd Bridges
as Eli Whitney
Erville Alderson
as Thomas Jefferson
- John Nesbitt
John Nesbitt
as Narrator (voice)
Howard Negley
as Military Committee Man (as Howard J. Negley)
Harry Hayden
as Senatorial Committee Man
Mitchell Lewis
as Eli Whitney's Workman
Key crew
Directed by Gerald Mayer, written by John Nesbitt, produced by Herbert Moulton.
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Mr. Whitney Had a Notion Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 4 ratings.
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Mr. Whitney Had a Notion – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of Mr. Whitney Had a Notion (1949) includes Lloyd Bridges, Erville Alderson, John Nesbitt, Howard Negley and Harry Hayden. The film was directed by Gerald Mayer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mr. Whitney Had a Notion released?
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Mr. Whitney Had a Notion was released on May 7, 1949 and runs for 11m.
Is Mr. Whitney Had a Notion worth watching?
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Mr. Whitney Had a Notion (1949) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.