Young Tom Edison
This is a story of triumph.. the triumph of an American boy, who had courage, imagination and faith.
1940-03-15 | 86 minutes
Plot Summary
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
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Mickey RooneyThomas Alva 'Tom' Edison
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George BancroftSamuel 'Sam' Edison
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Fay BainterMrs. Samuel 'Nancy' Edison
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Virginia WeidlerTannie Edison
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Eugene PalletteMr. Nelson
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Victor KilianMr. Dingle
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Bobby JordanJoe 'Joey' Dingle
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Lloyd CorriganDr. Pender
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John KelloggBill Edison
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Clem BevansMr. Waddell
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Eily MalyonMiss Lavina Howard, School Teacher
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Harry ShannonArmy Captain Brackett
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Ernie AdamsPassenger Buying Maple Sugar
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Jessie ArnoldWoman at Station
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Sherwood BaileyRed, Joe's Friend
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