Mickey Rooney Preparing for "Young Tom Edison," with Francis Jehl in Menlo Park Laboratory, October 23, 1939

Summary

MGM's 1940 film Young Tom Edison explored the early life of the famous inventor. Mickey Rooney starred in the title role. In preparation for his part, Rooney visited Edison's reconstructed Menlo Park Laboratory at Greenfield Village. While there, Rooney met with Francis Jehl, who had worked alongside Edison as a laboratory assistant.

MGM's 1940 film Young Tom Edison explored the early life of the famous inventor. Mickey Rooney starred in the title role. In preparation for his part, Rooney visited Edison's reconstructed Menlo Park Laboratory at Greenfield Village. While there, Rooney met with Francis Jehl, who had worked alongside Edison as a laboratory assistant.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Backing (Textile material)
Linen (Material)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 7.5 in  (Image only)

Width: 11 in  (Image only)

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