
Things to Come (1936)
Drama, Science Fiction
The story of a century: a decades-long second World War leaves plague and anarchy, then a rational state rebuilds civilization and attempts space travel.
Director: William Cameron Menzies
The Cast

Raymond Massey
John Cabal / Oswald Cabal

Edward Chapman
Pippa Passworthy / Raymond Passworthy

Ralph Richardson
The Boss

Margaretta Scott
Roxana / Rowena

Cedric Hardwicke
Theotocopulos

Maurice Braddell
Dr. Harding

Sophie Stewart
Mrs. Cabal

Derrick De Marney
Richard Gordon

Ann Todd
Mary Gordon

Pearl Argyle
Catherine Cabal

Kenneth Villiers
Maurice Passworthy

Ivan Brandt
Morden Mitani

Anne McLaren
The Child

Patricia Hilliard
Janet Gordon

Charles Carson
Great Grandfather

Patrick Barr
World Transport Official (uncredited)

Noel Brophy
Irishman (uncredited)

John Clements
The Airman (uncredited)

Anthony Holles
Simon Burton (uncredited)

Allan Jeayes
Mr. Cabal (uncredited)

Pickles Livingston
Horrie Passworthy (uncredited)

George Sanders
Celestial Body (uncredited)

Abraham Sofaer
The Jew (uncredited)

Terry-Thomas
Man of the Future (uncredited)
Videos
- Mark Kermode reviews Things to Come (1936) | BFI Player
- Jesus Trevino on THINGS TO COME
- Things to Come (1936) - Trailer
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