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6.1 / 10(42 votes)IMDbNR19401h 24mUnited States of America

Beyond Tomorrow

“Is there a better time to fall in love?”

Synopsis

The ghosts of three elderly industrialists killed in an airplane crash return to Earth to help reunite a young couple whom they initially brought together.

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Beyond Tomorrow (1940) Trailer 4K – A Timeless Holiday Haunt!

Type: Trailer • Published 2025-11-15

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 10, 1940

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
A. Edward Sutherland
Screenplay & Story
Adele Comandini
Original Score
Frank Tours
Original Title
Beyond Tomorrow
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 24m
Production Studios
Academy Productions, RKO Radio Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

A. Edward Sutherland

Screenplay & Story

Adele Comandini, Mildred Cram

Original Score & Music

Frank Tours

Director of Photography

Lester White

Film Editing

Otto Ludwig

Producers

Lee Garmes

Department Leadership Roster

Lee Garmes

Producer

Frank Tours

Original Music Composer

Lester White

Director of Photography

Otto Ludwig

Editor

A. Edward Sutherland

A. Edward Sutherland

Director

Adele Comandini

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beyond Tomorrow

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Beyond Tomorrow about?

The ghosts of three elderly industrialists killed in an airplane crash return to Earth to help reunite a young couple whom they initially brought together.

Who directed Beyond Tomorrow?

Beyond Tomorrow was directed by A. Edward Sutherland.

Who stars in Beyond Tomorrow?

The principal cast of Beyond Tomorrow includes Harry Carey, C. Aubrey Smith, Charles Winninger, Alex Melesh, Maria Ouspenskaya.

When was Beyond Tomorrow released and how long is it?

Beyond Tomorrow was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.

Who composed the musical score for Beyond Tomorrow?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Beyond Tomorrow was composed by Frank Tours.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Beyond Tomorrow?

Beyond Tomorrow holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).