With the help of his handy guidebook, a window washer talks his way into the executive suite. Genre Musical Adaptation Comedy Release Date Jan 1967 Premiere Information New York
opening: 9 Mar 1967 Production Company Mirisch Corp. Distribution Company United Artists Country United States Screenplay Information Based on the musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying , music by Frank Loesser, book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert (New York, 14 Oct 1961), which was based on the book How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying; the Dastard's Guide to Fame and Fortune
by Shepherd Mead (New York, 1952). Duration 2h 1m Sound Mono Color Color (DeLuxe) Theatrical Aspect Ratio 2.35 : 1 SynopsisWhile on his way to work one morning, an ambitious and brash young window cleaner named J. Pierpont Finch buys a book entitled How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying . Impressed by what he reads, he leaves his window washing post and enters the offices of the World Wide Wicket Company. He charms a pretty secretary, Rosemary, tricks the personnel manager into believing he is a close friend of J. B. Biggley, the pompous head of Wicket, and lands himself a job in the mailroom. Following each suggestion in the book, Finch quickly connives his way through a series of advancements and promotions until he becomes a junior executive. Finch has also won the hatred of Biggley's nephew, Bud Frump, who plots to destroy him. By supplementing the book's advice with his own methods, Finch's meteoric rise continues until he is finally made the head of advertising. Aware that his uncle detests television giveaway programs, Frump tricks Finch into suggesting a World Wide treasure hunt for shares in the Wicket Company. To Frump's consternation, however, Biggley endorses the idea when Finch nominates Hedy LaRue, Biggley's current lover, as the Treasure Girl. The idea backfires when Hedy publicly announces that the free shares are hidden in Wicket offices throughout the world; and the public quickly reduces them to shambles as they frantically search for the prizes. Finch finally admits that he is a lowly window washer who wanted to become a success. Upon hearing the confession, the chairman of the board and former window washer Wally Womper announces that he is going to retire and that Finch will be his successor. Now at the top at last, Finch admits his love for Rosemary and promises to forget about ambition. Delighted, Rosemary vows that she would love him whether he was a mailboy or President of the United States. Finch starts thinking, and a short time later he is washing the windows of the White House. Musical numbers : "How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" (Finch), "The Company Way" (Finch & Twimble), "A Secretary Is Not a Toy" (Bratt, Frump, & office staff), "Been a Long Day" (Finch, Rosemary, & Smitty/Biggley, Hedy, & Frump), "I Believe in You" (Rosemary, Finch, & executives), "Grand Old Ivy" (Finch & Biggley), "Rosemary" (Finch), "Gotta Stop That Man" (Finch & executives), "Brotherhood of Man" and reprise of "The Company Way" (Finch, Biggley, Frump, Bratt, Twimble, Miss Jones, & office staff).  DirectorCrewVideosFilm DetailsGenre Musical Adaptation Comedy Release Date Jan 1967 Premiere Information New York opening: 9 Mar 1967 Production Company Mirisch Corp. Distribution Company United Artists Country United States Screenplay Information Based on the musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying , music by Frank Loesser, book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert (New York, 14 Oct 1961), which was based on the book How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying; the Dastard's Guide to Fame and Fortune by Shepherd Mead (New York, 1952). Technical SpecsDuration 2h 1m Sound Mono Color Color (DeLuxe) Theatrical Aspect Ratio 2.35 : 1 ArticlesWritten as a satiric guide to climbing the corporate ladder, How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1967) proved to be publishing gold for its author, Shepherd Mead. Mead wrote the novel while working on Madison Avenue and watched as his story became a bestseller in 1952. Apparently an example of his own get-rich method, Mead retired from the work world at 41 and moved to the English countryside. There he would go on to write other how to books like, How to Succeed with Women Without Really Trying, How to Live Like a Lord Without Really Trying and How to Succeed in Tennis Without Really Trying. Mead's story was first adapted for the stage in 1955 by playwright Willie Gilbert and Jack Weinstock, a neurosurgeon who wrote plays in his free time. Their version would be put to music by Frank Loesser, who wrote the songs, and Abe Burrows, who created the musical book. The play that emerged added an element of romance and even more social commentary to Mead's tale. The first person cast in the stage version of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying was Robert Morse as J. Pierpont Finch, the window washer who takes Mead's book to heart. Actor/bandleader Rudy Vallee soon joined Morse as his boss at the World Wide Wicket Company. Morse and Vallee would follow the play to Hollywood, taking the same parts in the film. Likewise, Michele Lee, who joined the Broadway cast after the original actress departed, would renew her role as girlfriend Rosemary. The adapted screenplay was written by David Swift, who also served as producer and director on the film. Swift began his Hollywood career as a Disney animator, later writing and directing such family classics as Pollyanna (1960) and The Parent Trap (1961). He went onto work as a TV writer and director on shows that spanned from Alfred Hitchock Presents to Barney Miller. Swift also had a small part in How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Keep an eye out for him as an elevator operator. Director: David Swift by Stephanie Thames How to Succeed in Business Without Really TryingWritten as a satiric guide to climbing the corporate ladder, How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1967) proved to be publishing gold for its author, Shepherd Mead. Mead wrote the novel while working on Madison Avenue and watched as his story became a bestseller in 1952. Apparently an example of his own get-rich method, Mead retired from the work world at 41 and moved to the English countryside. There he would go on to write other how to books like, How to Succeed with Women Without Really Trying, How to Live Like a Lord Without Really Trying and How to Succeed in Tennis Without Really Trying. Mead's story was first adapted for the stage in 1955 by playwright Willie Gilbert and Jack Weinstock, a neurosurgeon who wrote plays in his free time. Their version would be put to music by Frank Loesser, who wrote the songs, and Abe Burrows, who created the musical book. The play that emerged added an element of romance and even more social commentary to Mead's tale. The first person cast in the stage version of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying was Robert Morse as J. Pierpont Finch, the window washer who takes Mead's book to heart. Actor/bandleader Rudy Vallee soon joined Morse as his boss at the World Wide Wicket Company. Morse and Vallee would follow the play to Hollywood, taking the same parts in the film. Likewise, Michele Lee, who joined the Broadway cast after the original actress departed, would renew her role as girlfriend Rosemary. The adapted screenplay was written by David Swift, who also served as producer and director on the film. Swift began his Hollywood career as a Disney animator, later writing and directing such family classics as Pollyanna (1960) and The Parent Trap (1961). He went onto work as a TV writer and director on shows that spanned from Alfred Hitchock Presents to Barney Miller. Swift also had a small part in How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Keep an eye out for him as an elevator operator. Director: David Swift Producer: David Swift, Irving Temaner Screenplay: David Swift, Abe Burrows (play), Willie Gilbert (play), Jack Weinstock (play), Shepherd Mead Cinematography: Burnett Guffey Music: Frank Loesser (songs), Irving Temaner Art Direction: Robert F. Boyle Principle Cast: Robert Morse (J. Pierpont Fince), Michele Lee (Rosemary Pilkington), Rudy Vallee (Jasper Biggley), Antony Teague (Bud Frump), Maureen Arthur (Hedy LaRue), John Myhers (Bert O. Bratt), Carol Worthington (Lucille Krumholtz). C-122m. Letterboxed. by Stephanie Thames QuotesWhat's nepotism? That's when your nephew's a damn poop! What's your name? Finch, F-I-N-C-H. J. Pierpont Finch. Well, why haven't I seen you before? Well, ma'am, I'm not supposed to deliver the executive mail. That's his job. Bud Frump, F-R-U-M-P. I know blood is thicker than water, but Bud Frump is thicker than anything. I like the way you thinch, Fink. That's "think, Finch." I have nothing to hide! Yes you do, and you keep it hidden! TriviaThe Broadway version of Finch had a lot more "edge" to him. The movie producers felt they had to make him nicer for the movie in order to be more likeable to the audience. Many of the actors, notably Robert Morse and Rudy Vallee, reprised their Broadway roles in this film. The "Coffee Break" number was filmed but judged to be unusable. The budget didn't allow for restaging of the number. All of Rosemary's songs (including "Happy To Keep His Dinner Warm" and "Paris Original") were cut from the movie version, so they let her sing "I Believe In You" to Finch. In the play, he's the only one who sings it. NotesDale Moreda's choreography is based upon that of Bob Fosse, who choreographed the original stage presentation. Location scenes filmed in New York City. Miscellaneous NotesReleased in United States Winter January 1, 1967 Film adaptation of the Broadway show. Released in United States Winter January 1, 1967 How can I be successful without even trying movie?How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is a 1967 American romantic musical comedy-drama film based on the 1961 stage musical of the same name, which in turn was based on Shepherd Mead's 1952 book. The film was produced by United Artists and directed by David Swift, with original staging by Bob Fosse.
Does Michelle Lee Sing in how do you succeed in business?In the film, she sings the full version in an earlier scene, making Finch's washroom version the reprise.
How can I succeed in business without really trying choreographer?Robert Morse remembers working with Bob Fosse back in 1961 on getting the choreography just right for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Morse tells Playbill.com, "Fosse said, 'Go into the other room and learn the steps, because you need a little help.
How do I succeed in business star?Robert Morse, the impish actor and singer who found early fame and success as the Tony Award-winning star of Broadway's How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and enjoyed a late-career second act as an eccentric elder statesman of advertising in AMC's Mad Men, died yesterday. He was 90.
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