Young Tom Edison
“This is a story of triumph.. the triumph of an American boy, who had courage, imagination and faith.”
5.8(9 votes)
March 15, 1940
1h 26m
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.
Director
Norman TaurogWriters
Hugo Butler, Dore Schary, Bradbury Foote
