Young Tom Edison (1940)

Young Tom Edison (1940)

This is a story of triumph.. the triumph of an American boy, who had courage, imagination and faith. 1940-03-15 United States of America 86 Min. PG-13
5.6 8 votes

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.

Cast

Mickey Rooney is Thomas Alva 'Tom' Edison
Thomas Alva 'Tom' Edison
George Bancroft is Samuel 'Sam' Edison
Samuel 'Sam' Edison
Fay Bainter is Mrs. Samuel 'Nancy' Edison
Mrs. Samuel 'Nancy' Edison
Virginia Weidler is Tannie Edison
Tannie Edison
Eugene Pallette is Mr. Nelson
Mr. Nelson
Victor Kilian is Mr. Dingle
Mr. Dingle
Bobby Jordan is Joe 'Joey' Dingle
Joe 'Joey' Dingle
Lloyd Corrigan is Dr. Pender
Dr. Pender
John Kellogg is Bill Edison
Bill Edison
Clem Bevans is Mr. Waddell
Mr. Waddell
Eily Malyon is Miss Lavina Howard, School Teacher
Miss Lavina Howard, School Teacher
Harry Shannon is Army Captain Brackett
Army Captain Brackett