Young Tom Edison
Young Tom Edison

Young Tom Edison

This is a story of triumph.. the triumph of an American boy, who had courage, imagination and faith.

5.886 min
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.

Movie Info

Release Date: 3/15/1940

Runtime: 86 min

Director: Norman Taurog

Writers: Dore Schary

Top Cast

Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney

Thomas Alva 'Tom' Edison

George Bancroft

George Bancroft

Samuel 'Sam' Edison

Fay Bainter

Fay Bainter

Mrs. Samuel 'Nancy' Edison

Virginia Weidler

Virginia Weidler

Tannie Edison

Eugene Pallette

Eugene Pallette

Mr. Nelson

Victor Kilian

Victor Kilian

Mr. Dingle

Bobby Jordan

Bobby Jordan

Joe 'Joey' Dingle

Lloyd Corrigan

Lloyd Corrigan

Dr. Pender

John Kellogg

John Kellogg

Bill Edison

Clem Bevans

Clem Bevans

Mr. Waddell

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