h. g. well story the shape of thing to come be make into a movie in 1935. very well make science fiction tale about a war that last for decade . great cast include while raymond massey ( arsenic and old lace ) sir cedric hardwick ( ghost of frankenstein ) ralph richardson ( time bandit ) and margaretta scott . early glimpse of helicopter and hologram and a rocket ship and and futuristic city . this film be ahead of it time . direct by william cameron menzies ( invader from mar ) it very enjoyable much like the early movie metropolis ( 1927 ) but avoid the so call sequel the shape of thing to come and that be make in 1979. this movie have nothing to do with the original . h. g. well like jules verne have a vision for the future with his story . a classic science fiction movie . positive .