Young Tom Edison
(1940)

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

Released: 1940-03-15

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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.

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Mickey Rooney

as Thomas Alva 'Tom' Edison

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George Bancroft

as Samuel 'Sam' Edison

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Fay Bainter

as Mrs. Samuel 'Nancy' Edison

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Virginia Weidler

as Tannie Edison

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Eugene Pallette

as Mr. Nelson

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Victor Kilian

as Mr. Dingle

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Bobby Jordan

as Joe 'Joey' Dingle

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Lloyd Corrigan

as Dr. Pender

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John Kellogg

as Bill Edison

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Clem Bevans

as Mr. Waddell

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Eily Malyon

as Miss Lavina Howard, School Teacher

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Harry Shannon

as Army Captain Brackett

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Ernie Adams

as Passenger Buying Maple Sugar

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Maude Allen

as Woman Fainting at Downed Bridge

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Jessie Arnold

as Woman at Station

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Polly Bailey

as Woman at Station

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Sherwood Bailey

as Red, Joe's Friend

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Jack Baxley

as Man at Dingle's Store

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John Beck

as Bartender

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Arthur Belasco

as Telegrapher

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