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Young Tom Edison (1940)

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Release Date: Mar 14, 1940 Wide

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This film follows the teenage years of brilliant inventor Thomas Alva Edison (Mickey Rooney) as the young man troubles his family and his school teachers with his great quest for knowledge. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi

Unrated, 1 hr. 22 min.

Drama

Directed By: Norman Taurog

In Theaters: Mar 14, 1940 Wide

On DVD: Nov 10, 1993

Warner Home Video

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Cast

Mickey Rooney
Tom Edison
Fay Bainter
Mrs. Samuel Edison
George Bancroft
Samuel Edison
Virginia Weidler
Tannie Edison
Eugene Pallette
Mr. Nelson
Victor Kilian
Mr. Dingle
J.M. Kerrigan
Mr. McCarney
Lloyd Corrigan
Dr. Pender
John Kellogg
Bill Edison
Clem Bevans
Mr. Waddell
Eily Malyon
Schoolteacher
Harry Shannon
Capt. Brackett
Pedro de Cordoba
Captain Brackett
Bobby Jordan
Joe Dingle

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Very entertaining biography of Thomas Edison in his early years. Loosely (very) based on fact, but enjoyable anyway. Mickey Rooney is his usual very energetic self, Virginia Weidler gives great support.

October 18, 2009