Young Tom Edison (1940)

"This is a story of triumph.. the triumph of an American boy, who had courage, imagination and faith."Movie
Audience Score
56
Young Tom Edison
StarringMickey RooneyGeorge BancroftFay Bainter
DirectorNorman Taurog
NR 1 hr 26 minMar 15th, 1940DramaEdison Collection PosterPart of Edison Collection
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:March 15th, 1940
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
biography19th centuryhistorical figureinventor