Edison, the Man
"Spencer Tracy's greatest performance!"
Originally released in 1940. Edison, the Man is a history/drama film. directed by Clarence Brown.
Starring Spencer Tracy, Charles Coburn, and Lynne Overman
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 10, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (25 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ear...
Who directed Edison, the Man?
Edison, the Man was directed by Clarence Brown.
How long is Edison, the Man?
Edison, the Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Edison, the Man released?
Edison, the Man was released on May 10, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Edison, the Man?
The main cast of Edison, the Man includes Spencer Tracy, Charles Coburn, Lynne Overman, Rita Johnson, Gene Lockhart.