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Young Tom Edison

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5.6/10 • 8

1940-03-15 • 1h 26m

Drama

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.

Directors
Norman Taurog
Editors
Elmo Veron

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Mickey Rooney

    Mickey Rooney

    Thomas Alva 'Tom' Edison

  2. George Bancroft

    George Bancroft

    Samuel 'Sam' Edison

  3. Fay Bainter

    Fay Bainter

    Mrs. Samuel 'Nancy' Edison

  4. Virginia Weidler

    Virginia Weidler

    Tannie Edison

  5. Eugene Pallette

    Eugene Pallette

    Mr. Nelson

  6. Victor Kilian

    Victor Kilian

    Mr. Dingle

  7. Bobby Jordan

    Bobby Jordan

    Joe 'Joey' Dingle

  8. Lloyd Corrigan

    Lloyd Corrigan

    Dr. Pender

  9. John Kellogg

    John Kellogg

    Bill Edison

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
inventorbiographyhistorical figure19th century