Young Tom Edison (1940)

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

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.

Genres: Drama

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

Release Date: 1940-03-15

Country: United States of America

Ratings: 5.778 / 10 (9 votes)

Runtime: 86 mins