The Secret of My Success
“How three beautiful girls love for fun - and murder for profit.”
Synopsis
Arthur Tate is a dull-minded, low-ranking police officer in a small English town. However, with help from his kindly, perceptive mother, Arthur solves a murder committed by a local seamstress, takes down a baroness who has been breeding terrifyingly large spiders, stops a revolutionary attempting to overthrow a Third World government, and might just manage to secure a big promotion.
Top Cast
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Shirley Jones
Marigold Marado
Honor Blackman
Lily, Baroness von Lukenberg
Stella Stevens
Violet Lawson
James Booth
Arthur Tate
Richard Vernon
Lord Hetherby
Amy Dalby
Mrs. Tate
Ann Lancaster
Angela Pringle
Martin Benson
Rex Mansard
Reginald Beckwith
Gen. Ferdinand Velez
Lionel Jeffries
Inspector Hobart
Ernest Clark
Earl of Aldershot's solicitor
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew L. Stone
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew L. Stone
- Original Title
- The Secret of My Success
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew L. Stone
Andrew L. Stone
Davis Boulton
Noreen Ackland
Virginia L. Stone, Andrew L. Stone
Department Leadership Roster
Virginia L. Stone
Producer
Andrew L. Stone
Producer
Andrew L. Stone
Director
Noreen Ackland
Editor
Andrew L. Stone
Writer
Davis Boulton
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Secret of My Success
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What is The Secret of My Success about?
Arthur Tate is a dull-minded, low-ranking police officer in a small English town. However, with help from his kindly, perceptive mother, Arthur solves a murder committed by a local seamstress, takes down a baroness who has been breeding terrifyingly large spiders, stops a revolutionary attempting to overthrow a Third World government, and might just manage to secure a big promotion.
Who directed The Secret of My Success?
The Secret of My Success was directed by Andrew L. Stone.
Who stars in The Secret of My Success?
The principal cast of The Secret of My Success includes Shirley Jones, Honor Blackman, Stella Stevens, James Booth, Richard Vernon.
When was The Secret of My Success released and how long is it?
The Secret of My Success was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.