Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7230 in VHS
• Released on: 1998-09-01
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Formats: Black & White, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of tapes: 1
• Running time: 107 minutes

Customer Reviews

Spencer Tracy as Edison the Greatest Inventor
"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.

Eddison the Man
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.

All Children Should See this Movie
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!!