Tomorrow Is Forever (1946) 7.2
Elizabeth and John say good-bye as John leaves to go to war. When the war ends, Elizabeth receives a telegram that John has been killed in action. She finds comfort in Larry and they marry.... See full summary » Director:Irving Pichel |
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Title: Tomorrow Is Forever (1946)
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Cast
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| Claudette Colbert | ... |
Elizabeth Hamilton
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| Orson Welles | ... |
John Andrew MacDonald /
Erik Kessler
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George Brent | ... |
Lawrence Hamilton
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Lucile Watson | ... |
Aunt Jessica Hamilton
(as Lucille Watson)
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| Richard Long | ... |
Drew Hamilton
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| Natalie Wood | ... |
Margaret Ludwig
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| John Wengraf | ... |
Dr. Ludwig
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Sonny Howe | ... |
Brian Hamilton
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| Ian Wolfe | ... |
Norton
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Joyce Mackenzie | ... |
Cherry Davis
(as Joyce MacKenzie)
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Elizabeth and John say good-bye as John leaves to go to war. When the war ends, Elizabeth receives a telegram that John has been killed in action. She finds comfort in Larry and they marry. John returns 20 years later, disfigured, with a new identity, Erik, and an adopted daughter, Margaret. John/Erik and Elizabeth accidentally meet and he learns that he has a son, Drew. John must then decide whether or not to reveal his true identity. Written by Kelly
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reference to alfred lord tennyson | orchestral music score | world war one | title spoken by characterTaglines:
THE VIBRANT, PULSING STORY OF A WOMAN ESCAPING HER PAST! (original print ad - all caps)Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
17 April 1946 (Mexico) See more »Also Known As:
Mañana es vivir See more »Company Credits
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Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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(uncredited)
Music by Felix Powell
Played during the opening scene
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"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on May 6, 1946 with Claudette Colbert reprising her film role. See more »Goofs
Elizabeth left her home in December, 1918 and returned in December, 1939. She told Mr. Kessler she had not been back since she left "19 years ago." It was 21 years ago. See more »Quotes
John Andrew MacDonald: Would you take away the father he has, only to tell him his real father is dead, and leave him with no father at all?See more »
Soundtracks
"Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag and Smile, Smile, Smile!"(uncredited)
Music by Felix Powell
Played during the opening scene
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Since the first time I saw this wonderful film on late-night TV, maybe 30 years ago, it has been my sentimental favorite. Every time I've seen it since, once a year on average, it's made me weep; not many films ever have this effect on me, even once. I simply don't understand why it isn't better known, not to mention better regarded. The touching story, fine direction, good score and superb acting add up to a great experience. For me, the performances by Claudette Colbert and Orson Welles are their most effective; hers ranks with her work in "Three Came Home" and "Since You Went Away," while his is even finer than in "The Stranger." Anyone who loves a good old-fashioned love story, sob story, multi-generational saga of the type Hollywood used to make so well should give this one a try.