Young Tom Edison

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.

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  Mickey Rooney

  Thomas Alva 'Tom' Edison
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  George Bancroft

  Samuel 'Sam' Edison
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  Fay Bainter

  Mrs. Samuel 'Nancy' Edison
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  Virginia Weidler

  Tannie Edison
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  Eugene Pallette

  Mr. Nelson
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  Victor Kilian

  Mr. Dingle
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  Bobby Jordan

  Joe 'Joey' Dingle
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  Lloyd Corrigan

  Dr. Pender
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  John Kellogg

  Bill Edison
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  Clem Bevans

  Mr. Waddell