Young Tom Edison

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

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

March 15, 1940

Status

Released

Original Title

Young Tom Edison

Runtime

1h 26min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Part of

Edison Collection

Includes: Young Tom Edison, Edison, the Man