
Young Tom Edison (1940)
1h 26m | PG-13
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 Taurog
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre: Drama
Video: 720p
Cast

Mickey Rooney
as Thomas Alva 'Tom' Edison

George Bancroft
as Samuel 'Sam' Edison

Fay Bainter
as Mrs. Samuel 'Nancy' Edison

Virginia Weidler
as Tannie Edison

Eugene Pallette
as Mr. Nelson

Victor Kilian
as Mr. Dingle