Directed by:
William Cameron MenziesScreenplay:
H.G. WellsComposer:
Arthur BlissCast:
Raymond Massey, Edward Chapman, Ralph Richardson, Cedric Hardwicke, Derrick De Marney, Ann Todd, Patricia Hilliard, Terry-Thomas, George Sanders (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
Society in 2036 has devolved into a leisure-saturated body of mass consumers. Important decisions are relegated to an elite few. World wars have left parts of the globe in ashes; localized conflicts continue as a way of life. Social and medical epidemics rage. The comfortable bourgeoisie dwells like moles, living below sea level. Its members rest on cellophane sofas, inhale filtered oxygen, ingest preserved food, and entertain themselves by synthetic light. While the intelligentsia obliterates the sick to create a utopia for the earthlings who remain, others plan a mysterious trip to the moon, purportedly for humanity to reach the next rung on its evolutionary ladder. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Soundtracks
Things to Come
Music from the Film / Concert Suite
Label: Gillihams Ltd.
Year: 2015
Country: UK
Format: digital
Length: 14:42
Notes: Concert suite F131.
1. | Ballet | Arthur Bliss | 03:31 |
2. | Attack | Arthur Bliss | 02:04 |
3. | Pestilence | Arthur Bliss | 02:12 |
4. | Reconstruction | Arthur Bliss | 01:51 |
5. | Machines | Arthur Bliss | 01:26 |
6. | March | Arthur Bliss | 03:38 |
Things to Come
Suite from
Label: Trunk Records
Year: 2013
Country: USA
Format: digital
Length: 14:15
1. | Ballet | Arthur Bliss | 03:24 |
2. | Attack | Arthur Bliss | 02:01 |
3. | Pestilence | Arthur Bliss | 02:09 |
4. | Reconstruction | Arthur Bliss | 01:47 |
5. | Machines | Arthur Bliss | 01:23 |
6. | March | Arthur Bliss | 03:31 |
Things to Come
Soundtrack
Label: Harrison James Music
Year: 2011
Country: UK
Format: digital
Length: 14:51
Notes: Remastered Edition.
1. | Suite I. Ballet | Arthur Bliss | 03:32 |
2. | Suite II. Attack | Arthur Bliss | 02:06 |
3. | Suite III. Pestilence | Arthur Bliss | 02:15 |
4. | Suite IV. Reconstruction | Arthur Bliss | 01:53 |
5. | Suite V. Machines | Arthur Bliss | 01:28 |
6. | Suite VI. March | Arthur Bliss | 03:37 |
The Film Music of Sir Arthur Bliss
Label: Chandos
Year: 2001
Country: UK
Format: CD, digital
Length: 01:11:42
Notes: Rerecording Version. Caesar and Cleopatra score was unused in the film.
1. | WELCOME THE QUEEN!: March | Arthur Bliss | 06:47 |
2. | THINGS TO COME: Prologue (Maestoso) | Arthur Bliss | 02:31 |
3. | Ballet For Children (Allegro Moderato) | Arthur Bliss | 03:38 |
4. | March (Alla Marcia) | Arthur Bliss | 03:37 |
5. | Attack (Allegro Con Fuoco) | Arthur Bliss | 01:53 |
6. | The World In Ruins (Lento Doloroso) | Arthur Bliss | 02:40 |
7. | Pestilence (Molto Sostenuto) | Arthur Bliss | 02:52 |
8. | Excavation (Moderato E Pesante) | Arthur Bliss | 01:53 |
9. | The Building Of The New World (Allegro Moderato Molto Deciso) | Arthur Bliss | 02:15 |
10. | Machines (Moderato) | Arthur Bliss | 01:26 |
11. | Attack On The Moon Gun (Molto Allegro Fuoco) | Arthur Bliss | 01:18 |
12. | Epilogue (Maestoso) | Arthur Bliss | 07:33 |
13. | THE ROYAL PALACES: Queen Victoria's Call To The Throne | Arthur Bliss | 03:03 |
14. | The Ballroom In Buckingham Palace | Arthur Bliss | 03:59 |
15. | Joust Of The Knights In Armour (George IV's Reign) | Arthur Bliss | 01:35 |
16. | Melodrama: The Murder Of Rizzio In Holyrood House | Arthur Bliss | 02:39 |
17. | The Royal Palace, Theme | Arthur Bliss | 03:38 |
18. | UNUSED SCORE: CAESAR AND CLEOPATRA: Overture (Allegro Marcia) | Arthur Bliss | 03:17 |
19. | The Sea (Lento) | Arthur Bliss | 02:47 |
20. | Dance Interlude I. (Allegro Giocoso) | Arthur Bliss | 02:03 |
21. | Dance Interlude II. (Allegro Molto) | Arthur Bliss | 01:12 |
22. | Dance Interlude III. (Waltz Time) | Arthur Bliss | 01:18 |
23. | Barcarolle (Allegretto Piacevole) | Arthur Bliss | 02:57 |
24. | Memphis At Night (Andantino) | Arthur Bliss | 01:38 |
25. | Supply Sequence (Allegro) | Arthur Bliss | 01:29 |
26. | WAR IN THE AIR: Theme From 'War In The Air' (Allegro Maestoso) | Arthur Bliss | 01:44 |
A Colour Symphony / Things to Come
Music from the Film
Label: World Record Club
Year: 1981
Country: Australia
Format: LP
Notes: Alternate cover in blue/red colors exists.
1. | SIDE A: NOT IN FILM: A COLOUR SYMPHONY: First Movement: Purple (Andante Maestoso) | Arthur Bliss | |
2. | Second Movement: Red (Allegro Vivace) | Arthur Bliss | |
3. | Third Movement: Blue (Gently Flowing) | Arthur Bliss | |
4. | Fourth Movement: Green (Moderato) | Arthur Bliss | |
5. | SIDE B: THINGS TO COME: Prologue | Arthur Bliss | |
6. | Ballet For Children | Arthur Bliss | |
7. | Attack | Arthur Bliss | |
8. | March | Arthur Bliss | |
9. | The World In Ruins | Arthur Bliss | |
10. | The Building Of The New World | Arthur Bliss | |
11. | Attack On The Moon Gun | Arthur Bliss | |
12. | Epilogue | Arthur Bliss |
A Colour Symphony / Things to Come
Music from the Film
Label: His Master's Voice
Year: 1977
Country: UK
Format: LP
1. | SIDE A: NOT IN FILM: A COLOUR SYMPHONY: 1st Movement: Purple (Andante Maestoso) | Arthur Bliss | |
2. | 2nd Movement: Red (Allegro Vivace) | Arthur Bliss | |
3. | 3rd Movement: Blue (Gently Flowing) | Arthur Bliss | |
4. | 4th Movement: Green (Moderato) | Arthur Bliss | |
5. | SIDE B: THINGS TO COME: Prologue | Arthur Bliss | |
6. | Ballet For Children | Arthur Bliss | |
7. | Attack | Arthur Bliss | |
8. | March | Arthur Bliss | |
9. | The World In Ruins | Arthur Bliss | |
10. | The Building Of The New World | Arthur Bliss | |
11. | Attack On The Moon Gun | Arthur Bliss | |
12. | Epilogue | Arthur Bliss |
Pomp and Circumstance Marches / Things to Come / Welcome the Queen
Label: Ace Of Diamonds
Year: 1975
Country: UK
Format: LP
1. | SIDE A: NOT IN FILM: Pomp And Circumstance Marches, Op. 39: No. 1 In D Major | Edward Elgar | |
2. | NOT IN FILM: No. 2 In A Minor | Edward Elgar | |
3. | NOT IN FILM: No. 3 In C Minor | Edward Elgar | |
4. | NOT IN FILM: No. 5 In G Major | Edward Elgar | |
5. | SIDE B: NOT IN FILM: No. 4 In C Major | Edward Elgar | |
6. | THINGS TO COME: Suite "Things To Come" (Ballet, Attack, Pestilence, Reconstruction, Machines, March) | Arthur Bliss | |
7. | WELCOME THE QUEEN!: Welcome To The Queen | Arthur Bliss |
Pomp and Circumstance Marches / Things to Come - Suite / Welcome the Queen
Label: London Records
Year: 1967
Country: Canada
Format: LP
1. | SIDE A: NOT IN FILM: Pomp And Circumstance Marches (Op. 39): No. 1 In D Major | Edward Elgar | |
2. | NOT IN FILM: No. 2 In A Minor | Edward Elgar | |
3. | NOT IN FILM: No. 3 In C Minor | Edward Elgar | |
4. | NOT IN FILM: No. 5 In G Major | Edward Elgar | |
5. | SIDE B: NOT IN FILM: No. 4 In C Major | Edward Elgar | |
6. | THINGS TO COME: Suite "Things To Come" (Ballet, Attack, Pestilence, Reconstruction, Machines, March) | Arthur Bliss | |
7. | WELCOME THE QUEEN!: Welcome The Queen | Arthur Bliss |
Things to Come
Suite from
Label: RCA
Year: 1959
Country: UK
Format: LP
1. | SIDE A: Ballet | Arthur Bliss | |
2. | Attack | Arthur Bliss | |
3. | Pestilence | Arthur Bliss | |
4. | SIDE B: Reconstruction | Arthur Bliss | |
5. | Machines | Arthur Bliss | |
6. | March | Arthur Bliss |
Pomp and Circumstance Marches Nos. 1 to 5 / Things to Come / Welcome to the Queen
Label: RCA Victor Red Seal
Year: 1958
Country: USA
Format: LP
1. | SIDE A: NOT IN FILM: Pomp And Circumstance Marches, Op. 39: No. 1 In D | Edward Elgar | |
2. | NOT IN FILM: No. 2 In A Minor | Edward Elgar | |
3. | NOT IN FILM: No. 3 In C Minor | Edward Elgar | |
4. | NOT IN FILM: No. 5 In C | Edward Elgar | |
5. | SIDE B: NOT IN FILM: No. 4 In G | Edward Elgar | |
6. | THINGS TO COME: Suite "Things To Come" (Ballet, Attack, Pestilence, Reconstruction, Machines, March) | Arthur Bliss | |
7. | WELCOME THE QUEEN!: Welcome To The Queen | Arthur Bliss |