Beyond Tomorrow (Beyond Christmas) (1940)

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Harry Carey Sr., C. Aubrey Smith and Charles Winninger play three wealthy bachelors who have spent their lives wrapped up in themselves. Left all alone on Christmas eve, the elderly trio invite a couple of strangers to dinner: misplaced cowpoke Richard Carlson and pretty, but aimless, Jean Parker.… More Harry Carey Sr., C. Aubrey Smith and Charles Winninger play three wealthy bachelors who have spent their lives wrapped up in themselves. Left all alone on Christmas eve, the elderly trio invite a couple of strangers to dinner: misplaced cowpoke Richard Carlson and pretty, but aimless, Jean Parker. Hoping that they've accomplished a bit of matchmaking, the three old duffers board a plane and head off to an important business meeting. The plane crashes, killing all three men. They return to their mansion as ghosts, only to discover that Carlson is making the same mistake they made: he's allowing his drive for success to override his affection for Parker. Feeling as though they won't be welcome in Heaven until they rectify this situation, Carey, Smith, and Winninger stick around to set things right. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 24 min.
Directed By: A. Edward Sutherland
Genres: Drama, Romance, Classics, Science Fiction & Fantasy

In Theaters: Sep 26, 1940 Wide
On DVD: Oct 12, 2004
Studio: American Pop Classics

Critic Reviews

Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
A genial, whimsical, fantasy film about the true meaning of Christmas.

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jay n

For a film about pureness of heart the film has a lot of dark edges. Enjoyable performances from three very good character actors, Harry Carey, C. Aubrey Smith and Charles Winninger.
Bruce B

Film 18 is an awesome 1940 Black and White Film that I never heard of until I rented it blindly. Its about 3 Millionaires who really have nothing to do on Christmas eve so they put ten dollars in wallets and throw them out the window onto a NY City Street to see if there is honest… More
Film 18 is an awesome 1940 Black and White Film that I never heard of until I rented it blindly. Its about 3 Millionaires who really have nothing to do on Christmas eve so they put ten dollars in wallets and throw them out the window onto a NY City Street to see if there is honest people in the world, 1 wallet is returned by a Texan, The Other by a young female from VT, they put this couple together, and then the 3 Millionaires are killed in a plane crash and they come back to help the couple. A great Christmas Story. 4 1/2 stars
Sarah P

I thought this was a really good movie. It's sweet and shows how you can come back after losing your way.
Marion R

Meh. The beginning was interesting with the wallets, other than that it was pretty boring.