Mr. Whitney Had a Notion
1949, English. Directed by Gerald Mayer.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 7 May 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Nesbitt
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Mr. Whitney Had a Notion runs 11 minutes (0h 11m).
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Mr. Whitney Had a Notion is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mr. Whitney Had a Notion on?
Mr. Whitney Had a Notion isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 May 1949. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mr. Whitney Had a Notion?
If you liked Mr. Whitney Had a Notion, try Radium Girls, The Current War, Köln 75.
Who directed Mr. Whitney Had a Notion?
Mr. Whitney Had a Notion (1949) was directed by Gerald Mayer and stars Lloyd Bridges, Erville Alderson, John Nesbitt.