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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 7, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerald Mayer
- Screenplay & Story
- John Nesbitt
- Original Score
- Rudolph G. Kopp
- Original Title
- Mr. Whitney Had a Notion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerald Mayer
John Nesbitt
Rudolph G. Kopp
Harold Lipstein
Newell P. Kimlin
Herbert Moulton
Department Leadership Roster
John Nesbitt
Writer
Gerald Mayer
Director
Harold Lipstein
Director of Photography
Herbert Moulton
Producer
Rudolph G. Kopp
Original Music Composer
Newell P. Kimlin
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Whitney Had a Notion
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What is Mr. Whitney Had a Notion about?
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.
Who directed Mr. Whitney Had a Notion?
Mr. Whitney Had a Notion was directed by Gerald Mayer.
Who stars in Mr. Whitney Had a Notion?
The principal cast of Mr. Whitney Had a Notion includes Lloyd Bridges, Erville Alderson, John Nesbitt, Howard Negley, Harry Hayden.
When was Mr. Whitney Had a Notion released and how long is it?
Mr. Whitney Had a Notion was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Mr. Whitney Had a Notion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mr. Whitney Had a Notion was composed by Rudolph G. Kopp.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mr. Whitney Had a Notion?
Mr. Whitney Had a Notion holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).