Edison, the Man
Movie
1940
1 HOUR 47 MINS
Biography
When one of his friends boasts that Thomas Edison has invented an electric light before any such object exists, Edison must use all of his skill to complete the task, relying on innovation and trial and error.
Cast & Crew
Spencer Tracy Thomas A. Edison
Rita Johnson Mary Stilwell
Lynne Overman Bunt Cavatt
Charles Coburn General Powell
Gene Lockhart Mr. Taggart
Henry Travers Ben Els
Felix Bressart Michael Simon
Clarence Brown Director
Talbot Jennings Screenwriter
Bradbury Foote Screenwriter
John W. Considine Producer
Harold Rosson Cinematography
Fredrick Y. Smith Film Editing
Cedric Gibbons Art Director
Edwin B. Willis Set Decoration
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