Overview
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.
DirectorNorman Taurog
ProducersJohn W. Considine Jr.
ScreenplayBradbury Foote, Hugo Butler, Dore Schary
Top Casts
See All Cast & Crew
Details
LanguageEnglish
Production companiesMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
TaglineThis is a story of triumph.. the triumph of an American boy, who had courage, imagination and faith.
