

Young Tom Edison (1940)
Overview
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.
Overview
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.

Mickey Rooney
Thomas Alva 'Tom' Edison

George Bancroft
Samuel 'Sam' Edison

Fay Bainter
Mrs. Samuel 'Nancy' Edison

Virginia Weidler
Tannie Edison

Eugene Pallette
Mr. Nelson

Victor Kilian
Mr. Dingle

Bobby Jordan
Joe 'Joey' Dingle

Lloyd Corrigan
Dr. Pender