Thomas Alva 'Tom' Edison
Mickey Rooney
Thomas Alva 'Tom' Edison
Young Tom Edison
“This is a story of triumph.. the triumph of an American boy, who had courage, imagination and faith.”
5.8
1940
1h 26m
Drama
Director: Norman Taurog
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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YOUNG TOM EDISON
Cast
Samuel 'Sam' Edison
George Bancroft
Samuel 'Sam' Edison
Mrs. Samuel 'Nancy' Edison
Fay Bainter
Mrs. Samuel 'Nancy' Edison
Tannie Edison
Virginia Weidler
Tannie Edison
Mr. Nelson
Eugene Pallette
Mr. Nelson
Mr. Dingle
Victor Kilian
Mr. Dingle
Joe 'Joey' Dingle
Bobby Jordan
Joe 'Joey' Dingle
Dr. Pender
Lloyd Corrigan
Dr. Pender
Bill Edison
John Kellogg
Bill Edison
Mr. Waddell
Clem Bevans
Mr. Waddell
Miss Lavina Howard, School Teacher
Eily Malyon
Miss Lavina Howard, School Teacher
Army Captain Brackett
Harry Shannon
Army Captain Brackett
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