How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying 1967

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A young but bright former window cleaner rises to the top of his company by following the advice of a book about ruthless advancement in business.

Robert Morse

as J. Pierpont Finch

Michele Lee

as Rosemary Pilkington

Rudy Vallee

as Jasper B. Biggley

Scooter Teague

as Bud Frump

Maureen Arthur

as Hedy LaRue

John Myhers

as Bert O. Bratt

Carol Worthington

as Lucille Krumholtz

Kathryn Reynolds

as Miss Smith aka Smitty

Ruth Kobart

as Miss Jones

Sammy Smith

as Twimble / Wally Womper

Director:

David Swift

Writer:

David Swift, Frank Loesser, Shepherd Mead, Abe Burrows, Willie Gilbert, Jack Weinstock

Genres:

Comedy,Romance

Release Date:

1967 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

121 min

MMPA Rating:

NR

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Robert Morse

as J. Pierpont Finch

Michele Lee

as Rosemary Pilkington

Rudy Vallee

as Jasper B. Biggley

Scooter Teague

as Bud Frump

Maureen Arthur

as Hedy LaRue

John Myhers

as Bert O. Bratt

Carol Worthington

as Lucille Krumholtz

Kathryn Reynolds

as Miss Smith aka Smitty

Ruth Kobart

as Miss Jones

Sammy Smith

as Twimble / Wally Womper

Jeff DeBenning

as Gatch

Janice Carroll

as Brenda

Robert Q. Lewis

as Tackaberry

Paul Hartman

as Toynbee

Dan Tobin

as Johnson

John Holland

as Matthews

Justin Smith

as Jenkins

Murray Matheson

as Benjamin Ovington

Patrick O'Moore

as Media Man No. 1

Lory Patrick

as Receptionist

Wally Strauss

as Media Man No. 2

Hy Averback

as 2nd Junior Executive

George Fenneman

as TV Announcer

Carl Princi

as 1st Junior Executive

Sheila Rogers

as 1st Girl

Robert Sweeney

as 3rd Junior Executive

Ivan Volkman

as The President

Ron Charles

as Broker (uncredited)

Erin O'Brien-Moore

as Mrs. Frump (uncredited)

Robert Osborne

as Junior Executive (uncredited)

Anne Seymour

as Gertrude Biggley (uncredited)

Walter Bacon

as Treasure Hunter (uncredited)

Jack Berle

as Treasure Hunter (uncredited)

George Boyce

as Reunion Guest (uncredited)

Paul Bradley

as TV Board Member / Junior Executive / Dancer (uncredited)

George Bruggeman

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Albert Cavens

as Treasure Hunter (uncredited)

Dick Cherney

as Elevator Passenger (uncredited)

Bud Cokes

as Treasure Hunter (uncredited)

Robert Cole

as Executive (uncredited)

George DeNormand

as TV Board Member (uncredited)

Richard Elmore

as Reunion Guest (uncredited)

Joey Faye

as Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Charles Fogel

as Reunion Guest (uncredited)

Kenneth Gibson

as Reunion Guest (uncredited)

Bobby Gilbert

as Treasure Hunter (uncredited)

George Golden

as Treasure Hunter (uncredited)

James Gonzalez

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Bart Greene

as Reunion Guest (uncredited)

George Holmes

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Kathryn Janssen

as Treasure Hunter (uncredited)

Don Koll

as Executive (uncredited)

Al Nesor

as Newseller (uncredited)

Barry O'Hara

as Executive (uncredited)

Norman Palmer

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Howard Parker

as Dancer (uncredited)

Paul Power

as Treasure Hunter (uncredited)

Anthony Redondo

as Bartender (uncredited)

Frieda Rentie

as Worker (uncredited)

Al Roberts

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Victor Romito

as Reunion Guest (uncredited)

Jerry Rush

as Executive (uncredited)

Mark Russell

as Worker (uncredited)

Virginia Sale

as Cleaning Woman (uncredited)

Bernard Sell

as Reunion Guest (uncredited)

Tucker Smith

as Passerby / Dancing Executive (uncredited)

Norman Stevans

as Elevator Passenger (uncredited)

Robert Strong

as Elevator Man (uncredited)

David Swift

as Elevator Operator (uncredited)

Hal Taggart

as TV Board Member (uncredited)

Arthur Tovey

as Minister with Large Bible (uncredited)

Helen Verbit

as Mrs. Needlebaum - Finch's Landlady (uncredited)

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