Twenty-seven year old New York window washer, J. Pierrepont Finch, believes he can be a success in the corporate world after he impulsively picks up the book "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying". The book promises its reader that he can climb the corporate ladder simply and quickly. The Worldwide Wicket Corporation, the business in the office building whose windows he washes is, according to the book, the perfect type of business. There he meets secretary Rosema... (Full plot summary below)
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Twenty-seven year old New York window washer, J. Pierrepont Finch, believes he can be a success in the corporate world after he impulsively picks up the book "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying". The book promises its reader that he can climb the corporate ladder simply and quickly. The Worldwide Wicket Corporation, the business in the office building whose windows he washes is, according to the book, the perfect type of business. There he meets secretary Rosemary Pilkington, who sees in Ponty (as she calls him) an unassuming man who she believes the corporate world will eat alive. But Ponty, memorizing what the book tells him, does quickly climb the corporate ladder but not by doing any real work. Ponty has a few obstacles along the way such as: Bud Frump who sees Ponty as a rival and is the nephew by marriage of the company president J.B. Biggley; Hedy La Rue, a curvaceous but simple woman who has a secret or not-so-secret tie to someone important in the company; Mr. Ovington, an executive who Ponty can't figure out; and Ponty possibly making a fatal error by not reading far enough ahead in the book. Ponty ultimately has to decide if climbing to the top of the ladder is worth stepping on all those along the way and risk losing the love of Rosemary. In the end telling the truth may set him free.
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| Movie TalkJason BestThe breezy manner with which the musical sends up the era's corporate chicanery and heedless sexism... couldn't be further from Mad Men's deadpan cool. |
| The SpectatorPenelope HoustonIt least as funny as the old gamesmanship routines, and amiably dedicated to the proposition that any true company man is a rabbit in weasel's clothing. |
| User ReviewJoey DVery funny! I wish I had a book like that! |
| User ReviewHannah Hhilarious musical. i grew up with it and still love it. man, 60's broadway always gets me. |
| User ReviewKevin ZI was in this play in High School & then I saw it on stage with Ralph Macchio so maybe that is why I love it so much. Robert Morse plays such an oddball but its a huge turn on to Michele lee who by the way sounds incredible in this film. She has an amazing singing voice that is perfect for this style movie. I find this to be quite fun & anyone who has worked for a big business - you will love the comparisons. QUOTE: "If you have education, intelligence, and ability, so much the better. But, remember that thousands have reached the top without any of these qualities." |
| User ReviewKen Sthe bible of career for the long headed ones |
| User ReviewKyle KBright, splashy film musical about an ambitious young window washer who rises through the ranks of a large corporation following the advice of a self-help book. Textbook example of how to do everything right in translating a musical from stage to film. Features a wonderful Frank Loesser score including the songs, "I Believe In You" and "The Brotherhood of Man". Robert Morse and Rudy Vallee reprise their original Broadway roles. Film debut of Michele Lee. |
| User ReviewAlexander CWatched today on This TV. Husband says the first time he saw it, it ended when the other guy in upper management was reading the same book and fired Finch, and just made a sequel and extended it. I did not agree with him. |
| User ReviewKurt CExactly like the Broadway show! Hilarious, entertaining, and clever musical about a dangerously ambitious young man who goes from a window washer to chairman of the board! Robert Morse and Rudy Vallee are purely hilarious and unforgettable thus making the movie unforgettable! Rating: 100%/ Overall: Hilarious and Classic and Masterpiece |
| User ReviewHeather ROh man, I LOVED this movie! Robert Morse is the cutest Finch ever! Plus a line of guys do a penguin-esque walk. How could you go wrong?! |
