Young Tom Edison

Name: Young Tom Edison
Rating: 5.8

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

NR Drama

Starring: Mickey Rooney, George Bancroft, Fay Bainter, Virginia Weidler, Eugene Pallette

Writer: Hugo Butler, Dore Schary, Bradbury Foote

Release Date:
March 15, 1940

Ratings:
5.8 / 10

Director:
Norman Taurog

Companies:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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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