Der junge Tom Edison (1940): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1940 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1940, Der junge Tom Edison is a drama film directed by Norman Taurog, running about 86 minutes. “This is a story of triumph.. the triumph of an American boy, who had courage, imagination and faith.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Die Jugendzeit des amerikanischen Erfinders Edison. Weil Tom sich weigert, zur Schule zu gehen, übernimmt die Mutter den Unterricht. Sie versteht seine Experimentierlust und unterstützt ihn. Als er eines Tages durch seine Kenntnisse ein Unglück verhindert, verstummt der Spott der Dorfbewohner über den „Verrückten“.
Who’s in it. Der junge Tom Edison stars Mickey Rooney as Thomas Alva 'Tom' Edison, George Bancroft as Samuel 'Sam' Edison, Fay Bainter as Mrs. Samuel 'Nancy' Edison and Virginia Weidler as Tannie Edison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Der junge Tom Edison has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der junge Tom Edison page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der junge Tom Edison tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Der junge Tom Edison (1940)?
- In USA, Der junge Tom Edison is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Der junge Tom Edison worth watching?
- Der junge Tom Edison holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Der junge Tom Edison?
- Der junge Tom Edison stars Mickey Rooney, George Bancroft, Fay Bainter, Virginia Weidler and Eugene Pallette.
- When was Der junge Tom Edison released?
- Der junge Tom Edison was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.