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Young Tom Edison (1940)

Young Tom Edison (1940)

Drama

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

Release Date: 1940, March 15
Directors: Norman Taurog
Countries: United States of America
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast: J.M. Kerrigan, Olin Howland, Eddy Chandler, Lee Phelps, Harry Strang, Mitchell Lewis, Ernie Adams, Milton Kibbee, Clem Bevans, Mickey Rooney, Stanley Blystone, Harry Shannon

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.

Keywords:

biography 19th century inventor historical figure