Edison, the Man
“Spencer Tracy's greatest performance!”
Synopsis
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.
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Edison the Man - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-20
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Spencer Tracy
Thomas A. Edison
Charles Coburn
General Powell
Lynne Overman
Bunt Cavatt
Rita Johnson
Mary Stilwell
Gene Lockhart
Mr. Taggart
Henry Travers
Ben Els
Felix Bressart
Michael Simon
Peter Godfrey
Ashton
Guy D'Ennery
Lundstrom
Byron Foulger
Edwin Hall
Milton Parsons
'Acid' Graham
Arthur Aylesworth
Bigelow
Gene Reynolds
Jimmy Price
Addison Richards
Mr. Johnson
Grant Mitchell
Snade
Paul Hurst
Sheriff
George Lessey
Toastmaster
Jay Ward
John Schofield
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 10, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clarence Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Talbot Jennings, Bradbury Foote
- Original Score
- Herbert Stothart
- Original Title
- Edison, the Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clarence Brown
Talbot Jennings, Bradbury Foote, Dore Schary, Hugo Butler
Herbert Stothart
Department Leadership Roster
Clarence Brown
Director
Talbot Jennings
Screenplay
Bradbury Foote
Screenplay
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Edison, the Man
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What is Edison, the Man about?
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.
Who directed Edison, the Man?
Edison, the Man was directed by Clarence Brown.
Who stars in Edison, the Man?
The principal cast of Edison, the Man includes Spencer Tracy, Charles Coburn, Lynne Overman, Rita Johnson, Gene Lockhart.
When was Edison, the Man released and how long is it?
Edison, the Man was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Edison, the Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Edison, the Man was composed by Herbert Stothart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Edison, the Man?
Edison, the Man holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).