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Young Tom Edison

5.919401h 26mNRMovieDrama

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…

DirectorNorman Taurog
WritersHugo Butler·Bradbury Foote
ProducerJohn W. Considine Jr.

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Norman Taurog

MRMickey Rooney
Mickey Rooney
Thomas Alva 'Tom' Edison
GBGeorge Bancroft
George Bancroft
Samuel 'Sam' Edison
FBFay Bainter
Fay Bainter
Mrs. Samuel 'Nancy' Edison
VWVirginia Weidler
Virginia Weidler
Tannie Edison
EPEugene Pallette
Eugene Pallette
Mr. Nelson
VKVictor Kilian
Victor Kilian
Mr. Dingle
BJBobby Jordan
Bobby Jordan
Joe 'Joey' Dingle
LCLloyd Corrigan
Lloyd Corrigan
Dr. Pender
JKJohn Kellogg
John Kellogg
Bill Edison
CBClem Bevans
Clem Bevans
Mr. Waddell
EMEily Malyon
Eily Malyon
Miss Lavina Howard, School Teacher
HSHarry Shannon
Harry Shannon
Army Captain Brackett

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Young Tom Edison — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Young Tom Edison?

Young Tom Edison isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Young Tom Edison on Netflix?

No, Young Tom Edison is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Young Tom Edison on Amazon Prime Video?

Young Tom Edison isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Young Tom Edison for free?

Young Tom Edison isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is there a sequel to Young Tom Edison?

Yes — Young Tom Edison is followed by Edison, the Man (1940) in the Edison Collection.

Is there a prequel to Young Tom Edison?

Young Tom Edison is the first film in the Edison Collection.

Is Young Tom Edison part of a trilogy?

No — Young Tom Edison is part of the Edison Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Edison Collection?

There are 2 films in the Edison Collection: Young Tom Edison (1940) and Edison, the Man (1940).

Is Young Tom Edison based on a true story?

Yes — Young Tom Edison is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).