The Boy Who Changed the World

1954TV Episode⏱️ 1h 0m

Drama

The story of Thomas Edison during the electrical wizard's boyhood back in Port Huron, Michigan where the great Edison was born.

Director

Franklin J. Schaffner

Writers

N/A

Stars

Michael Allen, Edward Andrews, Chris Barbery

Release Date

October 18, 1954

Language

English

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Reviews

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🎭 Top Cast

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Michael Allen

as Young Tom Edison

Edward Andrews

as Mr. Grinder

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Chris Barbery

as Michael Oates

John Beal

as Samuel Edison

Bruce Cabot

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Charles Edison

as Guest

Betty Furness

as Self - Commercial Spokeswoman

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Peg Hillias

as Greta

Ruth Hussey

as Nancy Edison

Frank Overton

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio

1.33 : 1

Sound

Mono

Color

Black and White

Filming Location

New York City, New York, USA

Production

CBS Television Network

🎯 Categories

Drama

⭐ Featured Review

Not too sure what a summary consists of however I am so pleased to write positive things about my brother posthumously .loved him more than anyone knows !

by shawien • 2012-12-10

"Michael (aka Richard) Allen was my brother and an absolute actor from childhood. First major performance was Anna's son in the king and I....had several minor roles prior to that. He was incredible in every role and unfortunately died in his fifties. He was not only an incredible actor but an awesome singer and musician. His later years were spent in Taos, nm where he was a featured performer at the Taos inn. I am his sister and adored him. Thank you for reading this ....Sharon. His last days were spent with me and my husband in Nj prior to leaving for Taos, Nm and he was getting ready to..."

📖 Synopsis

The story of Thomas Edison during the electrical wizard's boyhood back in Port Huron, Michigan where the great Edison was born.