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. Toms only solace is his understanding mother who believes he's headed to do great things.
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 |
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