Movie · Edison Collection

Young Tom Edison (1940)

• NR
• March 15, 1940
• 1h 26m

• Drama

“This is a story of triumph.. the triumph of an American boy, who had courage, imagination and faith.”

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.

Director

Norman Taurog

Writers

Bradbury Foote, Hugo Butler, Dore Schary

Starring

Mickey Rooney, George Bancroft, Fay Bainter