Young Tom Edison (1940)

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

Young Tom Edison (1940) poster

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.

Director: Norman Taurog
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 86 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Sidney Wagner
Editing: Elmo Veron
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Historical Figures and Biographies

Keywords

inventor, biography, historical figure, 19th century

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Young Tom Edison about?
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.
Who directed Young Tom Edison?
Young Tom Edison was directed by Norman Taurog.
Who stars in Young Tom Edison?
Young Tom Edison stars Mickey Rooney, George Bancroft, Fay Bainter, Virginia Weidler, Eugene Pallette, Victor Kilian.
How long is Young Tom Edison?
Young Tom Edison has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is Young Tom Edison?
Young Tom Edison is a Drama film.
Where was Young Tom Edison produced?
Young Tom Edison was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Young Tom Edison?
The themes of Young Tom Edison include: Historical Figures and Biographies.