Young Tom Edison

Young Tom Edison

#This is a story of triumph.. the triumph of an American boy, who had courage, imagination and faith.


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1h 26m 1940 HD

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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