Young Tom Edison (1940)
This is a story of triumph.. the triumph of an American boy, who had courage, imagination and faith.
1940 · NR · 1h 26m · Drama
Genres: Drama
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.
Director: Norman Taurog
Writers: Bradbury Foote, Hugo Butler, Dore Schary
Cinematography: Sidney Wagner
Editor: Elmo Veron
Part of the Edison franchise.
Cast
Mickey Rooney as Thomas Alva 'Tom' EdisonGeorge Bancroft as Samuel 'Sam' EdisonFay Bainter as Mrs. Samuel 'Nancy' EdisonVirginia Weidler as Tannie EdisonEugene Pallette as Mr. NelsonVictor Kilian as Mr. DingleBobby Jordan as Joe 'Joey' DingleLloyd Corrigan as Dr. PenderJohn Kellogg as Bill EdisonClem Bevans as Mr. WaddellEily Malyon as Miss Lavina Howard, School TeacherHarry Shannon as Army Captain BrackettMore like this
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