Young Tom Edison(1940)
This is a story of triumph.. the triumph of an American boy, who had courage, imagination and faith.
Young Tom Edison Synopsis
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.
Young Tom Edison (1940) is a drama film directed by Norman Taurog, released on March 15, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Mickey Rooney, George Bancroft, Fay Bainter and Virginia Weidler. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Norman Taurog
- Writers:
- Hugo Butler, Bradbury Foote, Dore Schary
- Producers:
- John W. Considine Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- Sidney Wagner
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Young Tom Edison (1940) Trailer
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Young Tom Edison Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mickey Rooney
as Thomas Alva 'Tom' Edison
George Bancroft
as Samuel 'Sam' Edison
Fay Bainter
as Mrs. Samuel 'Nancy' Edison
Virginia Weidler
as Tannie Edison
Eugene Pallette
as Mr. Nelson
Victor Kilian
as Mr. Dingle
Bobby Jordan
as Joe 'Joey' Dingle
Lloyd Corrigan
as Dr. Pender
John Kellogg
as Bill Edison
Clem Bevans
as Mr. Waddell
Eily Malyon
as Miss Lavina Howard, School Teacher
Harry Shannon
as Army Captain Brackett
Key crew
Directed by Norman Taurog, written by Hugo Butler, Bradbury Foote and Dore Schary, produced by John W. Considine Jr..
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Young Tom Edison Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 11 ratings.
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Young Tom Edison – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Young Tom Edison online?
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Young Tom Edison (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 Young Tom Edison?
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The main cast of Young Tom Edison (1940) includes Mickey Rooney, George Bancroft, Fay Bainter, Virginia Weidler and Eugene Pallette. The film was directed by Norman Taurog. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Young Tom Edison released?
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Young Tom Edison was released on March 15, 1940 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Young Tom Edison worth watching?
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Young Tom Edison (1940) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Young Tom Edison?
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Yes. The official Young Tom Edison trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.