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Edison, the Man

1940 · 107 min · Director: Clarence Brown

Edison, the Man (1940) is a history drama, directed by Clarence Brown. It stars Spencer Tracy and Charles Coburn. The 107-minute film holds an audience score of 6.8/10.

What Edison, the Man Is 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.

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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.

Where can I watch Edison, the Man?

Edison, the Man is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Edison, the Man?

Edison, the Man runs for 107 minutes (1h 47m).

When did Edison, the Man come out?

Edison, the Man was released in 1940.

Who directed Edison, the Man?

Edison, the Man was directed by Clarence Brown.

Who stars in Edison, the Man?

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

What is Edison, the Man's rating?

Edison, the Man holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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