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Beyond Tomorrow is a 1940 American fantasy‑drama film directed by A. Edward Sutherland.

The story centers on three wealthy but lonely engineers: George Melton, Allan Chadwick, και Michael O’Brien, who are business partners and live together in a mansion.

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One Christmas Eve, feeling isolated, they decide to test people’s generosity by tossing three wallets (each containing ten dollars and a business card) out of their window.

Two of those wallets are returned by strangers: James Houston, a Texas cowboy, and Jean Lawrence, a schoolteacher.

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The three men invite them in for dinner, and a genuine friendship forms; James and Jean begin falling in love.

Unfortunately, tragedy strikes: the three older men die in a plane crash.
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But the story doesn’t end there — their spirits return as ghosts, lingering on Earth.
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Michael, in particular, remains to watch over James and Jean, wanting to help them stay together.

James’s life takes a turn when he becomes a radio singing star.
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However, he becomes entangled with Arlene Terry, a glamorous performer, neglecting Jean — a development that deeply worries the ghosts.
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In a dramatic twist, James is shot by Arlene’s estranged husband, and dies — but Michael (the ghost) intervenes, pleading from “a voice from above” for a second chance.
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Miraculously, James is revived, redeems himself, and reunites with Jean. Meanwhile, Michael and the other ghosts finally find peace and ascend.
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The film weaves themes of redemption, friendship across generations, sacrifice, and the enduring power of love, all set against a Christmas‑spirit backdrop.