Young Tom Edison 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.

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Drama
Release Date

Mar 15, 1940

Duration: 1h 26 min

Popularity: 2.0757
8 votes
Directed by

Norman Taurog

Screenplay by

Hugo ButlerBradbury FooteDore Schary

Productions

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (US)

Collection
Edison Collection
Budget

Revenue: NA

Top Cast

Crew & Team

Hugo Butler

Screenplay

Bradbury Foote

Screenplay

Dore Schary

Screenplay

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