Young Tom Edison
(1940) This is a story of triumph.. the triumph of an American boy, who had courage, imagination and faith. | Released
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Tag Line: This is a story of triumph.. the triumph of an American boy, who had courage, imagination and faith.
Status: Released
Average Rating: 6
Release Date: Mar 15, 1940
Rating: 1940-02-10
Run Time: 1h 26m
Original Language: English
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Production Countries: United States of America
Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Synopsis
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.
Crew
| Department | Role | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Writing | Screenplay |
Hugo Butler
Dore Schary
Bradbury Foote
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| Directing | Director |
Norman Taurog
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| Production | Producer |
John W. Considine Jr.
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| Associate Producer |
Orville O. Dull
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| Camera | Director of Photography |
Sidney Wagner
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| Art | Art Direction |
Cedric Gibbons
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| Editing | Editor |
Elmo Veron
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