DRAMA . 1940 . 1h 26m . 5.8/10

Young Tom Edison_

Name: Young Tom Edison
Genre: Drama
Released: 1940-03-15
Duration: 86 min
Rating: 5.8

"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.

Starring Mickey Rooney, George Bancroft, Fay Bainter

5.8/10

Rating

1h 26m

Runtime

1940

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

This is a story of triumph.. the triumph of an American boy, who had courage, imagination and faith.

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Cast

Mickey Rooney stars as Thomas Alva 'Tom' Edison in Young Tom Edison.

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Year context

Young Tom Edison was released 86 years ago in 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 res...

Young Tom Edison is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 26m.