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Edison, the Man

Spencer Tracy's greatest performance!

6.8/ 10IMDb7.024
19401h 47mNR

Overview

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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Writers
Talbot Jennings, Dore Schary, Bradbury Foote, Hugo Butler
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Frequently asked questions

What is Edison, the Man rated?

Edison, the Man has an audience rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 24 votes.

Who directed Edison, the Man?

Edison, the Man was directed by Clarence Brown.

When was Edison, the Man released?

Edison, the Man was released in 1940.