Young Tom Edison
movie
This is a story of triumph.. the triumph of an American boy, who had courage, imagination and faith.
Released March 15, 1940
Genres:
Overview
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
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
