Edison, the Man(1940)
Spencer Tracy's greatest performance!
Edison, the Man Synopsis
In flashback, fifty years after inventing the light bulb, an 82-year-old Edison tells his story starting at age twenty-two with his arrival in New York. He's on his way with the invention of an early form of the stock market ticker.
Edison, the Man (1940) is a history and drama film directed by Clarence Brown, released on May 10, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Spencer Tracy, Charles Coburn, Lynne Overman and Rita Johnson. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- Clarence Brown
- Writers:
- Bradbury Foote, Hugo Butler, Dore Schary
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Edison, the Man (1940) Trailer
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Edison, the Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Spencer Tracy
as Thomas A. Edison
Charles Coburn
as General Powell
Lynne Overman
as Bunt Cavatt
Rita Johnson
as Mary Stilwell
Gene Lockhart
as Mr. Taggart
Henry Travers
as Ben Els
Felix Bressart
as Michael Simon
Peter Godfrey
as Ashton
Guy D'Ennery
as Lundstrom
Byron Foulger
as Edwin Hall
Milton Parsons
as 'Acid' Graham
Arthur Aylesworth
as Bigelow
Key crew
Directed by Clarence Brown, written by Bradbury Foote, Hugo Butler and Dore Schary.
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Edison, the Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 27 ratings.
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Edison, the Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Edison, the Man online?
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Edison, the Man (1940) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Edison, the Man?
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The main cast of Edison, the Man (1940) includes Spencer Tracy, Charles Coburn, Lynne Overman, Rita Johnson and Gene Lockhart. The film was directed by Clarence Brown. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Edison, the Man released?
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Edison, the Man was released on May 10, 1940 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Edison, the Man worth watching?
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Edison, the Man (1940) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Edison, the Man?
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