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Edison the Man [VHS] (1940)

Starring: Spencer Tracy, Rita Johnson Director: Clarence Brown Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: VHS Tape
4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)


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  • Actors: Spencer Tracy, Rita Johnson, Lynne Overman, Charles Coburn, Gene Lockhart
  • Directors: Clarence Brown
  • Writers: Bradbury Foote, Dore Schary, Hugo Butler, Talbot Jennings
  • Producers: John W. Considine Jr., Orville O. Dull
  • Format: Black & White, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Rating: NR (Not Rated)
  • Number of tapes: 1
  • Studio: MGM (Warner)
  • VHS Release Date: September 1, 1998
  • Run Time: 107 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 6302208912
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #9,367 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Spencer Tracy as Edison the Greatest Inventor, July 4, 2001
By Lawrance M. Bernabo (The Zenith City, Duluth, Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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"Edison, The Man," directed in 1940 by Clarence Brown, remains one of the best bio-pics from MGM's Golden Years. Spencer Tracy stars as Thomas Alva Edison, who looks back on his legendary career as the reluctant guest of honor at the 1929 Golden Jubilee of Light. Told in flashbacks, the film traces Edison's career from the time he arrived penniless in New York to his triumph with the incandescent electric light in 1879 when he lit the city by electricity. The act of invention has never been more interesting, as when Edison comes up with the idea for a talking machine. The story is necessarily episodic in nature, but Tracy's performance and narration hold the entire thing together, reaffirming his place as our greatest film actor. "Edison, The Man" features Rita Johnson as Edison's future wife Mary, Lynne Overman as "Bunt" Cavatt, Charles Coburn as General Powell, and Henry Travers as Ben Els. The montage at the end of the film, where Edison ages as his many inventions fly by on the screen, is a nice reminder of why Edison was widely considered the smartest American who ever lived. His list of inventions certainly quantifies him as the most prolific scientist.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Eddison the Man, December 14, 1999
By Gene Downs (Australia) - See all my reviews
We are on this earth for a reason, some for their own benefit and gain. Thomas Eddison was truly a man who benefited all to follow. He was truly a man of vision, destinity and positive thinking, paving the way for the future. Every teenager should see this movie. Spencer Tracy portrays Eddison at his best.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars All Children Should See this Movie, October 21, 2004
What a heart warming picture. Spencer Tracy did an excellent job in this movie. Loved it from start to finish. I love all these 20th century Fox bios. Young Tom Edison was also very good. This movie teaches the charactor quality of "perseverance". A very safe and enjoyable movie for the children to see. Very homeschool friendly. You will love it!!
Don't miss Boys Town, with Spencer Tracy. Another great flick!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Story About A Incredible Inventor
You don't see these kind of old-fashioned biographies anymore. There have been very few in the last 40 years. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Craig Connell

5.0 out of 5 stars edison, the man
great old movie. loved it as a kid, however, sure wish it was in DVD
Published 10 months ago by Charles Cerosky

5.0 out of 5 stars Ninety seven transpiration and three percent inspiration!
Tracy is simply unbeatable in this vivid and personal portrait about the most famous American inventor . Read more
Published on December 12, 2004 by Hiram Gomez Pardo

5.0 out of 5 stars Every Bit Edison
This movie electified me. I liked the candor that Tracy spilled into Tom. He was real warts and all; I had no doubts. It inspired me as an aspiring inventor myself. Read more
Published on March 3, 2001 by Roger Wahlberg

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