“This film is remarkable in several respects. In the first place, it is full life-size. Secondly, it is the only accurate recent portrait of the great inventor. The scene is an actual one, showing Mr. Edison in working dress engaged in an interesting chemical experiment in his great Laboratory. There is sufficient movement to lead the spectator through the several processes of mixing, pouring, testing, etc. as if he were side by side with the principal. The lights and shadows are vivid, and the apparatus and other accessories complete a startling picture that will appeal to every beholder.” (Edison Catalog)
Directed by James H. White
inventor
silent film
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
2.7 / 5
Cast
Thomas A. Edison
Crew
James H. White
Director
William Heise
Director of Photography
Popular Reviews
10 reviews
PoochieVince
6.0★ · 02/25/26
It was a refreshing to see the movie was not about him electrocuting elephants.
It was a refreshing to see the movie was not about him electrocuting elephants.
mev
2.0★ · 12/18/25
flynn lambert
4.0★ · 12/17/25
Sasha Basholli
0.3★ · 04/17/25
dcasawang
5.0★ · 01/19/25
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