Young Tom Edison

1940 1h 26m ★5.9

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.

Release Date March 15, 1940
Runtime 1h 26m
Language English
Director Norman Taurog
Category Drama
Rating 5.9 / 10 (TMDb)
Year 1940
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