Young Tom Edison
“This is a story of triumph.. the triumph of an American boy, who had courage, imagination and faith.”
1940 · 1 h 26 min
Directed by 
Norman Taurog
Norman TaurogCast
Cast not recorded here
Plot
Inventor Thomas Edison's boyhood is covered in a sympathetic film, including his experiments and trouble at school.
Sinekatalog’s take
Norman Taurog's biopic, with Mickey Rooney and Fay Bainter, is sweet and sentimental, followed by Edison, the Man.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.8 / 10 (1,388 votes)
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