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.

Featured Cast

Mickey Rooney

George Bancroft

Fay Bainter

Virginia Weidler

Eugene Pallette

Victor Kilian

Bobby Jordan

Lloyd Corrigan

John Kellogg

Clem Bevans