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.

Thomas Alva 'Tom' Edison

Samuel 'Sam' Edison

Mrs. Samuel 'Nancy' Edison

Tannie Edison

Mr. Nelson

Mr. Dingle

Joe 'Joey' Dingle

Dr. Pender

Bill Edison

Mr. Waddell

Miss Lavina Howard, School Teacher

Army Captain Brackett

Passenger Buying Maple Sugar

Woman at Station

Red, Joe's Friend
March 15, 1940

Thomas Alva 'Tom' Edison

Samuel 'Sam' Edison

Mrs. Samuel 'Nancy' Edison

Tannie Edison

Mr. Nelson

Mr. Dingle

Joe 'Joey' Dingle

Dr. Pender

Bill Edison

Mr. Waddell

Miss Lavina Howard, School Teacher

Army Captain Brackett

Passenger Buying Maple Sugar

Woman at Station

Red, Joe's Friend
