Young Tom Edison

1940 | 86 minutes | 5.6 ★ (8)

Young Tom Edison
  • 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.

  • Release Date

    15 March 1940

  • DirectingNorman Taurog
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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