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Young Tom Edison
This is a story of triumph.. the triumph of an American boy, who had courage, imagination and faith.
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.
Where to watch Young Tom Edison
Young Tom Edison is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Cast
- Mickey Rooney as Thomas Alva 'Tom' Edison
- George Bancroft as Samuel 'Sam' Edison
- Fay Bainter as Mrs. Samuel 'Nancy' Edison
- Virginia Weidler as Tannie Edison
- Eugene Pallette as Mr. Nelson
- Victor Kilian as Mr. Dingle
- Bobby Jordan as Joe 'Joey' Dingle
- Lloyd Corrigan as Dr. Pender
- John Kellogg as Bill Edison
- Clem Bevans as Mr. Waddell
- Eily Malyon as Miss Lavina Howard, School Teacher
- Harry Shannon as Army Captain Brackett
Details
- Director
- Norman Taurog
- Released
- March 15, 1940
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Genres
- Drama
- Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status
- Released
- TMDB score
- 5.9 / 10 from 11 votes
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