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Movie, 1949

Mr. Whitney Had a Notion

IMDb 6.2, 11 min, History, United States of America

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.

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DirectorGerald Mayer
WritersJohn Nesbitt
GenreHistory
Runtime11 min
ReleasedSat, May 7, 1949
CountryUnited States of America
IMDBtt0143752

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