THOMAS AND MINA 1885-1931 Period Piece THOMAS EDISON marries his second wife MINA MILLER who is half his age in a time when wealth can buy happiness. Edison builds a summer home in Fort Myers, Florida quickly becoming an absent husband and neglectful father. His work ethics take a toll on his marriage and business relationships. His friendship with HENRY FORD is highlighted as he builds a home next door to Thomas and Mina. Edison invents the phonograph and takes credit for developing a film projector through extensive research mixed with ruthless business methods. Turmoil develops in their marriage as Mina becomes a matron of society and surpasses him in popularity.