
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.
Drama
Young Tom Edison
Rating
5.6/10
Release Date
1940-03-15
Runtime
86 minutes
Status
Released
Cast

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
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Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer