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.
Cast
- Mickey Rooney as Thomas Alva 'Tom' Edison
- George Bancroft as Samuel 'Sam' Edison
- Fay Bainter as Mrs. Samuel 'Nancy' Edison
- Virginia Weidler as Tannie Edison
- Eugene Pallette as Mr. Nelson
- Victor Kilian as Mr. Dingle
- Bobby Jordan as Joe 'Joey' Dingle
- Lloyd Corrigan as Dr. Pender
- John Kellogg as Bill Edison
- Clem Bevans as Mr. Waddell