
Edison, the Man
Edison, the Man
Release: 1940-05-10·Runtime: 107m·★ 6.8
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In flashback, fifty years after inventing the light bulb, an 82-year-old Edison tells his story starting at age twenty-two with his arrival in New York. He's on his way with the invention of an early form of the stock market ticker.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Byron Foulgeras Edwin Hall
Edward LeSaintas Doctor
Addison Richardsas Mr. Johnson
Irving Baconas Sheriff
Nell Craigas Woman
Harold Minjiras Blair
Henry Traversas Ben Els
Fritzi Brunetteas Minor Role
Maurice Costelloas Broker
John Dilsonas Broker
Eric Mayneas Party Guest
Harry C. Bradleyas Preacher
Edward Hearnas Broker
Cyril Ringas Reporter
Milton Parsonsas 'Acid' Graham
Gene Reynoldsas Jimmy Price
Walter Fenneras Man at Banquet
Milton Kibbeeas Workman
George Oveyas Lamplighter
Grant Mitchellas Snade
Spencer Tracyas Thomas A. Edison
Lynne Overmanas Bunt Cavatt
Donald Douglasas Jordan
Edward Keaneas Lecturer
Emmett Voganas Secretary
Jimmy Conlinas Waiter
Charles Trowbridgeas Clark
Felix Bressartas Michael Simon
George Lesseyas Toastmaster
Edward Earleas Broker
Peter Godfreyas Ashton
Paul Hurstas Sheriff
Hale Hamiltonas Broker
Arthur Stuart Hullas Broker
Harry Humphreyas Broker
Wilfred Lucasas Broker
William H. O'Brienas Waiter
Frank Faylenas Galbreath
Forbes Murrayas Broker
Harry Strangas Minor Role
Gene Lockhartas Mr. Taggart
Ann Gillisas Nancy Grey
Hooper Atchleyas Broker
Billy Bletcheras Reporter
George Meaderas Minister
Louis Natheauxas Broker
Charles Coburnas General Powell
Arthur Aylesworthas Bigelow
Rita Johnsonas Mary Stilwell
Harlan Briggsas Bisbee
Edgar Dearingas Policeman
Guy D'Enneryas Lundstrom
George Chandleras Gold Exchange Clerk
Erville Aldersonas First Lecturer
Eddie Gribbonas Cashier
Charles Laneas Second Lecturer
Lloyd Whitlockas Broker
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