Film

Young Tom Edison

1940 · 1h 26m · Drama

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

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6.7

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.

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

Ernie Adams

Passenger Buying Maple Sugar

Maude Allen

Woman Fainting at Downed Bridge

Jessie Arnold

Woman at Station

Polly Bailey

Woman at Station

• Norman TaurogDirector
• Bradbury FooteScreenplay
• Hugo ButlerScreenplay
• Dore ScharyScreenplay
• John W. Considine Jr.Producer
• Sidney WagnerDirector of Photography
• Elmo VeronEditor

YOUNG TOM EDISON

Release date

March 15, 1940

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 26m

Rated

NR

Genres

Drama

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