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Name: Young Tom Edison
Genre: Drama
Released: 1940-03-15
Duration: 86 min
Rating: 5.9
Cast: Mickey Rooney, George Bancroft, Fay Bainter, Virginia Weidler, Eugene Pallette

Young Tom Edison (1940) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 6 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

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.

Film
1940
86 min
★ 5.9/10 TMDB
Drama

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YOUNG TOM EDISON

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Cast & crew

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DirectorNorman Taurog

WritersBradbury Foote, Hugo Butler, Dore Schary

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