• 1972
  • 50m
The Wizard Who Spat on the Floor

Summary Documentary about Thomas Alva Edison, the American inventor, compiled from rare archive material and interviews with his 84-year old daughter and his employees.

  • 1972
  • 50m

S8.E27 ∙ The Wizard Who Spat on the Floor

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Dilly Barlow Jack Fortune Paul Vaughan Colin Riach

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Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Apr 30, 1972

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : BBC

Language : English

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Summary Documentary about Thomas Alva Edison, the American inventor, compiled from rare archive material and interviews with his 84-year old daughter and his employees.

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Apr 30, 1972

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : BBC

Language : English

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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