Young Tom Edison
This is a story of triumph.. the triumph of an American boy, who had courage, imagination and faith.
Drama
Overview
Inventor Thomas Edison's boyhood is chronicled and shows him as a lad whose early inventions and scientific experiments usually end up causing disastrous results. As a result, the towns folk all think Tom is crazy, and creating a strained relationship between Tom and his father. Tom's only solace is his understanding mother who believes he's headed to do great things.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1940-03-15
Runtime:
1h 26m
Director:
Norman Taurog
Writer:
Bradbury Foote, Hugo Butler, Dore Schary
Top Cast
Mickey Rooney
Thomas Alva 'Tom' Edison
George Bancroft
Samuel 'Sam' Edison
Fay Bainter
Mrs. Samuel 'Nancy' Edison
Virginia Weidler
Tannie Edison
Eugene Pallette
Mr. Nelson
Victor Kilian
Mr. Dingle
Bobby Jordan
Joe 'Joey' Dingle
Lloyd Corrigan
Dr. Pender
John Kellogg
Bill Edison
Clem Bevans
Mr. Waddell
Eily Malyon
Miss Lavina Howard, School Teacher
Harry Shannon
Army Captain Brackett
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