Young Tom Edison (1940)

Inventor Thomas Edison's boyhood is chronicled and shows him as a lad whose early inventions and scientific experiments usually end up with disastrous results. As a consequence, the townsfolk all think Tom is crazy, and creates a strained relationship between Tom and his father. Toms only solace is his understanding mother who believes he's headed to do great things.

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Domestic DistributorMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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Earliest Release DateFebruary 10, 1940 (Domestic)
Running Time1 hr 26 min
GenresBiography Drama Family