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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.

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Young Tom Edison — 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.

  • Release date
  • March 15, 1940
  • Runtime
  • 86 min
  • Genres
  • Drama
  • Director
  • Norman Taurog

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Young Tom Edison — Cast

Mickey Rooney photo Mickey Rooney Thomas Alva 'Tom' Edison George Bancroft photo George Bancroft Samuel 'Sam' Edison Fay Bainter photo Fay Bainter Mrs. Samuel 'Nancy' Edison Virginia Weidler photo Virginia Weidler Tannie Edison Eugene Pallette photo Eugene Pallette Mr. Nelson Victor Kilian photo Victor Kilian Mr. Dingle Bobby Jordan photo Bobby Jordan Joe 'Joey' Dingle Lloyd Corrigan photo Lloyd Corrigan Dr. Pender

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