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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.

15 Mar 1940
  • United States of America
86 mins
5.6
8 votes
  • Drama
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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.
  • 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

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