Young Tom Edison

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

• Rated 6.0 out of 10
• Movie
• 1940
• 1h 26m
• Drama

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

Starring

Mickey Rooney, George Bancroft, Fay Bainter, Virginia Weidler