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Young Tom Edison (1940) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1940 · 86 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Norman Taurog
- Starring
- George Bancroft, Mickey Rooney, John Beck, Olin Howland, Spencer Tracy, J.M. Kerrigan
The film follows young Thomas Edison, an imaginative and daring boy whose early inventions often backfire, earning him a reputation as a troublemaker in his hometown. His reckless experiments strain his relationship with his father, but his supportive mother believes his courage and faith will lead him to greatness.
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