Young Tom Edison
1940·Movie·
·1h 26min
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About
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersFamily BondsThe Human ConditionIdentity CrisisOvercoming Prejudice
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersScientific ExperimentsChild ProdigyMisunderstood InventorDisastrous ResultsUnconditional Maternal SupportStrained Family Relationships
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Sequels and Prequels
Crew
Directed by:
Norman Taurog, Sidney Wagner
Produced by:
John W. Considine Jr., Orville O. Dull
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