Movie

Edison, the Man

“Spencer Tracy's greatest performance!”

★ 6.8(27)19401h 47m

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Good to know

Director: Clarence Brown
Release date: 1940-05-10
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Part of: Edison Collection

Edison, the Man — trailer

About Edison, the Man

Edison, the Man is a 1940 movie in the History and Drama genres, directed by Clarence Brown, starring Spencer Tracy, Charles Coburn and Lynne Overman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 27 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Edison, the Man in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

historical figurelight bulb

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Edison, the Man in Mexico?+

Edison, the Man is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Edison, the Man on Netflix?+

Edison, the Man is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Edison, the Man?+

Edison, the Man has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in Edison, the Man?+

Edison, the Man stars Spencer Tracy, Charles Coburn, Lynne Overman, Rita Johnson and Gene Lockhart.

When did Edison, the Man come out?+

Edison, the Man is a 1940 movie directed by Clarence Brown.

What genre is Edison, the Man?+

Edison, the Man is History and Drama film.

Who directed Edison, the Man?+

Edison, the Man was directed by Clarence Brown.