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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.

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


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Mickey Rooney

Thomas Alva 'Tom' Edison


George Bancroft

Samuel 'Sam' Edison


Fay Bainter

Mrs. Samuel 'Nancy' Edison


Virginia Weidler

Tannie Edison


Eugene Pallette

Mr. Nelson


Victor Kilian

Mr. Dingle


Bobby Jordan

Joe 'Joey' Dingle


Lloyd Corrigan

Dr. Pender


John Kellogg

Bill Edison

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