REGENT THEATRE

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20385, 23 October 1940, Page 5

REGENT THEATRE

“YOUNG TOM EDISON”: HUMAN STORY The man, woman or child who cannot thoroughly enjoy every minute o “Young Tom Edison,” which is screening at the Regent Theatre, ’• is no, human. Here is a picture which one. can recommend. It is a beautifully human story of a boy—of any generation and any walk of life—whe triumphs against the stigma of be inf considered strange. It has everything —comedy, adventure, thrills, tears, human interest and family love. A: Tom Edison, } Mickey Rooney shows hit right to the 5 claim of being an actor. He is ideally cast and has never beer more lovable, not even as Andy Hardy As his sister, Virginia Weidler has r. role that definitely makes her a star. Fay Balnter and George Bancroft, as Mr. Edison’s parents, will be remembered as long as motion pictures endure. Others worthy of special mention an a fine supporting cast arc Eugene Pallette, Victor Kilian, Bobbie Jordan, J. M. Kerrigan, Lloyd Corrigan,'John Ke-llog, Clean Bevans, Eily Malyon and Harry Shannon. Based or true-life incidents and adventures in the life of Mr. Edison, the picture relates through comedy, tears, drama and ttirills the story ‘bf a nonconformist boy who was misunderstood by those in his home town and ultimately triumphed over all obstacles. 'I he picture has been brilliantly directed by Norman Taurog of "Boys’ Town’ fame, and has been given sterling production values by John W. Considinc, jun.