Animated Hero Classics: Thomas Edison
Synopsis
Thomas Edison opens up the laboratory of America’s most celebrated inventor and invites you to explore its secrets. Sprinkled with humor and packed with little-known details about the search for a working electric light bulb, this story will help you see for yourself why Edison quipped, “Genius is about one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.”
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Thomas Edison chapters 11-12 HD Restored
Type: Clip • Published 2014-12-31
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Joe Hilsee
Thomas Edison (voice)
Barry Kraft
Charles Batchelor / Jenkins (voice)
Victor Humphries
John Kreusi / J.P. Morgan (voice)
Paul O'Connor
Francis Upton (voice)
Sandy McCallum
Grosvenor Lowery (voice)
Dennis Reese
Lipton / Reporter #1 (voice)
Jamie Newcomb
Warwick (voice) (as Jaime Newcomb)
Ray Porter
Reporter #2 / Ludwig Boehm / Narrator (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 1993
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Rich
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Nissen
- Original Score
- Lex de Azevedo
- Original Title
- Animated Hero Classics: Thomas Edison
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- NEST Family Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Rich
Brian Nissen
Lex de Azevedo
Armetta Jackson-Hamlett, James Koford, Randy Paton
Richard Rich
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Rich
Director
Richard Rich
Producer
Brian Nissen
Writer
Lex de Azevedo
Original Music Composer
Armetta Jackson-Hamlett
Editor
James Koford
Editor
Randy Paton
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is Animated Hero Classics: Thomas Edison about?
Thomas Edison opens up the laboratory of America’s most celebrated inventor and invites you to explore its secrets. Sprinkled with humor and packed with little-known details about the search for a working electric light bulb, this story will help you see for yourself why Edison quipped, “Genius is about one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.”
Who directed Animated Hero Classics: Thomas Edison?
Animated Hero Classics: Thomas Edison was directed by Richard Rich.
Who stars in Animated Hero Classics: Thomas Edison?
The principal cast of Animated Hero Classics: Thomas Edison includes Joe Hilsee, Barry Kraft, Victor Humphries, Paul O'Connor, Sandy McCallum.
When was Animated Hero Classics: Thomas Edison released and how long is it?
Animated Hero Classics: Thomas Edison was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Animated Hero Classics: Thomas Edison?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Animated Hero Classics: Thomas Edison was composed by Lex de Azevedo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Animated Hero Classics: Thomas Edison?
Animated Hero Classics: Thomas Edison holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).