Quick facts
- Released
- March 15, 1940
- Runtime
- 86 min
- Rating
- NR
- IMDb
- tt0033289
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast
Mickey Rooney
Thomas Alva 'Tom' Edison
George Bancroft
Samuel 'Sam' Edison
Fay Bainter
Mrs. Samuel 'Nancy' Edison
Virginia Weidler
Tannie Edison
Eugene Pallette
Mr. Nelson
Victor Kilian
Mr. Dingle
Bobby Jordan
Joe 'Joey' Dingle
Lloyd Corrigan
Dr. Pender
John Kellogg
Bill Edison
Clem Bevans
Mr. Waddell
Eily Malyon
Miss Lavina Howard, School Teacher
Harry Shannon
Army Captain Brackett
Ernie Adams
Passenger Buying Maple Sugar
Maude Allen
Woman Fainting at Downed Bridge
Jessie Arnold
Woman at Station
Polly Bailey
Woman at Station
Sherwood Bailey
Red, Joe's Friend
Jack Baxley
Man at Dingle's Store
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Young Tom Edison about?
- 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.
- Who directed Young Tom Edison?
- Young Tom Edison was directed by Norman Taurog.
- Who stars in Young Tom Edison?
- Young Tom Edison stars Mickey Rooney, George Bancroft, Fay Bainter, Virginia Weidler.
- When was Young Tom Edison released?
- Young Tom Edison is a 1940 drama film.
- Where can I watch Young Tom Edison?
- You can watch Young Tom Edison with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.