How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

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.

Cast

Robert Morse

as Finch

Michele Lee

as Rosemary

Rudy Vallee

as J. B. Biggley

Scooter Teague

as Bud Frump

Maureen Arthur

as Hedy

John Myhers

as Bratt

Carol Worthington

as Lucille Krumholtz

Kathryn Reynolds

as Smitty

Ruth Kobart

as Miss Jones

Sammy Smith

as Twimble / Wally Womper

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