Edison, the Man
1940, English. Directed by Clarence Brown.
Spencer Tracy's greatest performance!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Clarence BrownDirector
- Spencer TracyThomas A. Edison
- Charles CoburnGeneral Powell
- Lynne OvermanBunt Cavatt
- Rita JohnsonMary Stilwell
- Gene LockhartMr. Taggart
- Henry TraversBen Els
- Felix BressartMichael Simon
- Peter GodfreyAshton
- Guy D'EnneryLundstrom
- Byron FoulgerEdwin Hall
- Milton Parsons'Acid' Graham
- Arthur AylesworthBigelow
Details
- Released
- 10 May 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bradbury Foote, Talbot Jennings
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Edison, the Man: quick answers
What should I watch before Edison, the Man?
Watch Young Tom Edison (1940) first.
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How long is Edison, the Man?
Edison, the Man runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Edison, the Man have a post-credits scene?
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Edison, the Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Edison, the Man is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Edison, the Man on?
Edison, the Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Edison, the Man?
If you liked Edison, the Man, try The Current War, Eight Men Out, The Hill.
Who directed Edison, the Man?
Edison, the Man (1940) was directed by Clarence Brown and stars Spencer Tracy, Charles Coburn, Lynne Overman.