Young Tom Edison

Young Tom Edison

1940
1h 26m
5.8

5.8/10

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Drama

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

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.

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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

inventor biography historical figure 19th century

Quick Facts

Release Date March 15, 1940
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0033289

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

Eily Malyon
Eily Malyon

Miss Lavina Howard, School Teacher

Harry Shannon
Harry Shannon

Army Captain Brackett

Key Crew

Hugo Butler
Screenplay
Bradbury Foote
Screenplay
Dore Schary
Screenplay
Norman Taurog
Director
John W. Considine Jr.
Producer